Hiking Near Beijing: Ten Walks From Half a Day to a Summit
Wild Great Wall traverses, alpine meadows above 2,000 metres, limestone gorges and the western hills — with how to reach each trailhead and what…
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Day Trips & Excursions From Beijing
The best day trips from Beijing — Tianjin, Chengde, Great Wall sections, Cuandixia, Longqing Gorge, Gubei Water Town. Transport, costs, and tips.
Universal Studios Beijing: Complete Guide, Tickets & Tips
A complete guide to Universal Studios Beijing: the seven themed lands, best rides, ticket prices, express passes, getting there and insider tips.
Fragrant Hills & Western Hills: Nature Escape From Beijing
Fragrant Hills guide: Beijing's best autumn red leaves, the climb to Incense Burner Peak, temples and how to visit the Western Hills park.
Gubei Water Town: Scenic Getaway Near Simatai Great Wall
Gubei Water Town guide: a canal-town getaway beneath the Simatai Great Wall, with the night Wall, hot springs, hotels and how to visit.
Longqing Gorge: Beijing’s Mini Three Gorges
Longqing Gorge day-trip guide: summer boat cruises through Beijing's mini Three Gorges, the winter ice festival, and how to visit.
Cuandixia Ancient Village: Step Back in Time
Discover Cuandixia, a perfectly preserved Ming-dynasty mountain village near Beijing: how to get there, what to see, and where to stay.
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.
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.
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.
Day Trips & Excursions From Beijing: Complete Guide
Beijing sits at the center of one of China’s densest networks of high-speed rail, expressways, and scenic mountain roads. That’s good news for anyone…