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Beijing Tourism Guide

Beijing Tourism Guide is an independently published travel resource covering visas and entry rules, transport, the Great Wall, the hutongs, food and where to stay in Beijing. Its guides are researched from primary sources — consular services, China Railway and the venues themselves — and revisited whenever the practical details change.

A carved stone archway between red walls frames visitors and the tree-lined Sacred Way at Beijing's Ming Tombs.

Day Trips & Excursions From Beijing

Ming Tombs & Sacred Way: Half-Day Trip From Beijing

Visit the Ming Tombs and Sacred Way on a half-day trip from Beijing, easily combined with the Great Wall for a full day out.

Aug 112 min

A red footbridge spans the lake at Chengde Mountain Resort, with pavilions, willows and wooded hills beyond.

Day Trips & Excursions From Beijing

Chengde Mountain Resort: Weekend Excursion From Beijing

How to visit Chengde Mountain Resort from Beijing: getting there, the imperial summer retreat and temples, and planning an overnight trip.

Jul 3113 min

The Tianjin Eye Ferris wheel spanning a river bridge

Day Trips & Excursions From Beijing

Beijing to Tianjin Day Trip: High-Speed Train, Itinerary & Guide

A complete day-trip guide to Tianjin from Beijing: the 30-minute bullet train, itinerary, top sights, and food.

Jul 3012 min

Panoramic view of Beijing’s illuminated skyline at night

Beijing Nightlife

Night Tours in Beijing: Illuminated Landmarks After Dark

See Beijing's landmarks lit up at night. Self-guided and organized night tours covering Tiananmen, the Drum Tower, and more.

Jul 2912 min

Red Ledi KTV lettering tops a striped karaoke venue entrance in Beijing Shangdi, with pedestrians and a parked red car.

Beijing Nightlife

Beijing Karaoke (KTV): Guide to China’s Favorite Pastime

Try KTV in Beijing, China's favorite group activity. Best KTV venues, how it works, costs, and tips for first-timers.

Jul 2812 min

Two Peking Opera performers in Beijing hold stage weapons before a gold curtain, with audience silhouettes along the foreground.

Beijing Nightlife

Kung Fu Shows in Beijing: Martial Arts Performances

Watch spectacular kung fu in Beijing. The Legend of Kung Fu and other martial arts performances with booking info.

Jul 2712 min

A crowd raises phones toward a brightly lit stage at the 2026 Beijing Super Strawberry Music Festival after dark.

Beijing Nightlife

Beijing Live Music Scene: Jazz, Rock & Indie Venues

Discover Beijing's vibrant live music scene. Best venues for jazz, rock, indie, and traditional Chinese music performances.

Jul 2612 min

Colorful lights from lakeside buildings and boats reflect across dark Houhai water in Beijing beneath silhouetted trees at night.

Beijing Nightlife

Houhai Lake Bars: Lakeside Drinks & Live Music

Enjoy Houhai's lakeside bar scene. Best bars with live music, sunset drinks, and the atmosphere of old Beijing at night.

Jul 2513 min

Two aerial acrobats perform above a Beijing stage, with one inverted in silks and the other suspended below.

Beijing Nightlife

Beijing Acrobatics Shows: Best Theaters & Performances

Watch world-class Chinese acrobatics in Beijing. Chaoyang Theatre and other venues with show times, tickets, and reviews.

Jul 2412 min

Peking Opera performers in Beijing wear embroidered robes, ornate headdresses and painted faces against a red stage backdrop.

Beijing Nightlife

Peking Opera: Where to Watch, What to Expect & Complete Guide

Experience the art of Peking Opera. Best theaters, what to expect, understanding the performance, and how to book tickets.

Jul 2312 min