Qianmen Street is one of Beijing’s most famous historic streets, boasting over a century of history. Located south of Tiananmen Square, it is renowned for its charming traditional architecture, time-honored shops with deep cultural roots, and authentic Beijing cuisine, making it a classic must-visit landmark for first-time visitors to Beijing….
As a Beijing landmark and an important symbol of China, Tiananmen Square is a must-visit for every tourist visiting Beijing. As the world’s largest urban central square, it not only carries a rich history and culture but also features the highly ceremonial flag-raising ceremony and magnificent landmark buildings. This comprehensive…
If your Beijing itinerary only includes the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, you might be missing a place equally captivating and closer to the historical and modern pulse of the city—Beijing Ditan Park. Ditan Park feels completely different from most other attractions in Beijing. It doesn’t rely on iconic architecture to…
Last Updated: July 2026 Recently, news of the U.S. President’s visit to the Temple of Heaven made headlines around the world. The image of the two leaders shaking hands in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests has once again brought this 600-year-old ancient structure into the global…
The Prince Gong’s Mansion is quite different from large imperial palaces like the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It is not a grand imperial palace, but a fully preserved residence of the Qing Dynasty’s highest-ranking nobility, offering a close-up look at the true lifestyle of Qing princes and nobles….
Every Chinese New Year, large numbers of tourists visit Yonghe Temple in Beijing to experience traditional temple New Year customs and participate in New Year blessing ceremonies. This article explains the best times to visit during the Chinese New Year, how to make reservations, recommended tour routes, and etiquette guidelines…
Last updated: Sep. I’ve lived in Beijing for over a decade and have explored Yuanmingyuan in depth on numerous occasions. Yuanmingyuan (also known as the “Old Summer Palace”) is one of Beijing’s most historically significant attractions, but the experience of visiting it is completely different from that of other famous imperial…
The Summer Palace is one of Beijing’s most renowned attractions, famous worldwide for its picturesque lakes and mountains, exquisite gardens, and magnificent imperial architecture. If you’re planning a visit to the Summer Palace, you’re likely wondering: how long should you plan for, which route is the most efficient, and is…
> Last Updated: July, 2026 The Forbidden City has more than 9,000 rooms. If you stayed in one room per night, it would take you 24 years to stay in them all. But you don’t need to see them all. There are probably fewer than 100 rooms that are truly…
