✦ Travel & Tourism Guide

Discover Beijing

北京旅游指南

China's ancient imperial capital — a city where 3,000 years of history meets the 21st century. From the Great Wall to Michelin-starred hutong kitchens, your complete guide to the Middle Kingdom's beating heart.

📍 Location

Northern China, bordering Hebei Province and Tianjin Municipality. 39.9042°N, 116.4074°E. Elevation ~43m above sea level.

🗓 Best Time to Visit

Spring (Apr–May): mild, cherry blossoms
Autumn (Sep–Oct): crisp air, golden foliage
Avoid July–Aug: hot, humid, heavy rain
Winter: cold but atmospheric, fewer crowds

✈ Getting There

Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) — major hub
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) — new mega-hub
High-speed rail from Shanghai ~4.5hrs
HSR from Xi'an ~4.5hrs, Guangzhou ~8hrs

💰 Currency & Costs

Chinese Yuan (CNY / RMB ¥). Budget ¥200–400/day; mid-range ¥600–1,200/day; luxury ¥2,000+/day. Cash still widely used alongside mobile pay (Alipay, WeChat Pay).

🌐 Practical Info

VPN needed for Google, WhatsApp etc.
Visa required for most nationalities
144-hr transit visa-free for 53 countries
Time Zone: CST (UTC+8)

📞 Emergency Numbers

Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Fire: 119
Tourist Helpline: 12301

🌤 Weather & When to Go

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Spring

March – May

5°C – 25°C

Ideal. Warming days, spring festivals, parks in bloom. Occasional sandstorms in March–April.

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Summer

June – August

22°C – 38°C

Hot, humid and rainy (July–Aug). Peak tourist season despite heat. Thunderstorms common.

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Autumn

September – November

5°C – 22°C

The best season. Clear blue skies, low humidity, stunning foliage. October peak crowds at Great Wall.

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Winter

December – February

-10°C – 3°C

Cold and dry. Magical at Forbidden City in snow. Chinese New Year is spectacular. Fewer tourists.