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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.

Visitors walk past illuminated shops and escalators beneath blue lighting at Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing at night.

Beijing Nightlife

Sanlitun Bar Guide: Beijing’s Best Nightlife District

Explore Sanlitun, Beijing's premier nightlife district. Best bars, cocktail spots, clubs, and the inside guide to going out.

Jul 2211 min

Escalators and glass walkways connect several floors of shops around the tall atrium at Parkview Green in Beijing.

Beijing Shopping

Beijing Malls: Modern Shopping Centers for International Brands

Shop at Beijing's best modern malls. SKP, Parkview Green, Taikoo Li, and more — luxury brands to local designers.

Jul 2113 min

A shopper examines brushes across from a seated vendor at a densely stocked calligraphy stall in Beijing's Panjiayuan market.

Beijing Shopping

Bargaining in Beijing: Essential Haggling Tips for Markets

Master the art of bargaining in Beijing markets. Proven strategies, cultural etiquette, and how much to actually pay.

Jul 2012 min

Visitors walk past brick buildings and exposed industrial pipework along a tree-lined street in Beijing's 798 Art District.

Beijing Shopping

798 Art District: Galleries, Boutiques & Creative Shopping

Explore Beijing's coolest art neighborhood. Best galleries, designer boutiques, cafes, and exhibitions at 798 Art District.

Jul 1913 min

Visitors pass beneath the ornate Dashilar gateway between grey brick walls and a red traditional shopfront in Beijing.

Beijing Shopping

Dashilar Shopping Street: Traditional Shops & Old Beijing Brands

Walk one of Beijing's oldest commercial streets. Traditional herbal medicine shops, silk stores, and centuries-old brands.

Jul 1812 min

Colourful Beijing market stall with traditional souvenirs

Beijing Shopping

Best Beijing Souvenirs: What to Buy & Where to Find Them

Bring home the best Beijing souvenirs. Tea, silk, jade, cloisonne, and more — with where to buy and how to spot quality.

Jul 1712 min

Illuminated shopping mall facade in Beijing at night

Beijing Shopping

Wangfujing Street: Shopping, Snack Street & Night Market

Explore Beijing's most famous shopping street. Wangfujing stores, the famous snack street, and evening atmosphere.

Jul 1612 min

Beijing's Silk Market glows with red vertical lights and a golden roofline above traffic on a wet street at dusk.

Beijing Shopping

Silk Market (Xiushui): Bargaining Tips & What to Buy

Master the Silk Market. What the stalls sell, bargaining strategies, what to buy, and how to spot quality goods.

Jul 1512 min

Vendors displaying antiques at a bustling Beijing flea market

Beijing Shopping

Panjiayuan Antique Market: Complete Shopping Guide

Navigate Beijing's legendary Panjiayuan flea market. What to buy, how to bargain, best days to visit, and spotting fakes.

Jul 1413 min

A man writes Chinese characters with a long water brush on paving at the Summer Palace in Beijing.

Beijing Hutongs

Beijing Calligraphy & Traditional Art Workshops

Try Chinese calligraphy and traditional arts in Beijing. Best workshops, painting classes, and paper-cutting experiences.

Jul 1312 min