Traveling in Beijing

Fancy Events
Winter Holiday to Return in Splendor to Universal Beijing Resort from November 20
Beijing's Chaoyang District Has a Secret 'Monet's Garden' — Here It Is!
Beijing Unveils 'Eight Mountains and Eight Seas' Destinations for Tourists This Autumn
Easy to Reach by Subway! Explore Beijing's Best Spots for Autumn Foliage
Red Leaves at Their Best! Head to These Six Autumn Hiking Trails in Beijing's Suburbs
Autumn at Its Peak: Chrysanthemum Flowers in Full Bloom in Beijing
Guide to Red Leaf Destinations in Beijing This Autumn
Pretty in Pink: Pink Muhly Grass Now in Full Bloom Across Beijing!
Haunted Mazes and Scare Zones Await! Universal Beijing Resort's Scares @ Universal to Open on September 4
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Exhibitions
Paths to cultural gems
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Sports
Time for an adrenaline rush
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Performances
Live spectacles await
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Universal Beijing Resort
Adventures in amazing worlds
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Iconic Destinations
  • Attractions
  • Museums
  • Parks
Badaling Great Wall
Ticketing
Central TV Tower
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Mutianyu Great Wall
Ticketing
Tian'anmen Rostrum
Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall
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Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park
Beijing Badaling Wildlife World
Tian'anmen Square
TeamLab Massless Beijing
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Beijing WTown
Beijing Wildlife Park
Beijing Olympic Forest Park
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China Great Wall Museum
The Palace Museum
Ticketing
National Museum of China
Ticketing
Geological Museum of China
Ticketing
Tsinghua University Art Museum
Prince Kung's Palace Museum
Capital Museum
China Customs Museum
China National Museum of Women and Children
Beijing Auto Museum
China Science and Technology Museum
Xiangshan Museum of Founding of New China
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The Summer Palace
Temple of Heaven
Yuyuantan Park
Beihai Park
Jingshan Park
Zizhuyuan Park
Taoranting Park
Beijing Zoo
China National Botanical Garden
Luxian Ancient City Archaeological Site Park
Xiangshan Park
Zhongshan Park
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1-10 Days
Trips During 240-Hour Transit Period in Beijing
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Explore Beijing's Suburbs Among Ancient Trees: Autumn at Its Finest
2 Days
Weekend Hangouts: Embrace Autumn Splendor at Historic Sites in Suburban Beijing
2 Days
Weekend Getaway: Stunning Autumn Colors in Beijing's Suburbs!
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Explore 12 Scenic Routes as 23.2 Percent of Beijing's Landscape Bursts with Autumn Color!
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Top Spots for Viewing Pink Muhly Grass and Autumn Leaves in Beijing
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Travel Routes Announced: Beijing Has 114 More Micro Gardens Transformed from Unused Spaces
1-2 Days
Fragrant Hills Park's Autumn Colors: Five Routes to Explore
1 Day
An Autumn Walk Through Beijing: Golden Leaves and Red Brick Buildings Make Perfect Backdrop
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Explore Beijing's Historic Charm and Everyday Life on This City Walk
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Curated Shopping Choices
  • Commercial Areas
  • Beijing Gifts
  • Time-Honored Brands
  • First Stores
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Sanlitun Fashion Shopping District
Beijing's Sanlitun is a place where new things happen every minute. It has been given many titles by the outside world, such as "the holy land of fashion", "the gathering area of hipsters" and "the center of fashion and culture".
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CBD International Shopping District
Chaoyang District builds CBD International shopping district, leads the international consumption trend, and creates a fashion landmark with international influence and the "international reception hall" with multi-cultural integration and development.
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Qianmen, Dashilanr Commercial District
The business district is located in the center of old Beijing, an important part of the southern axis, located in the south of Tian'anmen Square, the west of Qianmen Street, with the length of 275 meters from the east to the west.
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Wangfujing Commercial District
Wangfujing Street is a famous pedestrian mall in Beijing, with a total length of 810 meters from the south to the north.
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China's First! 'Beijing Gifts' Opens Its Store for Grand Canal-Themed Gifts in Wanli
The "Beijing Gifts" Grand Canal-themed store, the first of its kind in China to feature the concept of "Hao Yun Lian Lian" (好运连连, meaning "good luck one after another"), recently opened at Tingyun Town in Wanli, a shopping complex in Tongzhou District of Beijing.
Bing Dwen Dwen Zodiac Collection Launches at Selected Stores
The adorable Bing Dwen Dwen is back!
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Bring Home Beijing Charm: 'Beijing Gifts' (Beijing Fun Branch) Launches Instant Tax Refund Service
Located at Beijing Fun, a cultural landmark in the capital, a multi-brand "Beijing Gifts" store officially launched the instant tax refund service on November 1, 2025.
Guide to 2025 CIFTIS: Highlights of 'Beijing Gifts'
The "Beijing Gifts" exhibition area in Hall 11 is just 200 meters north of the Southwest Registration Hall of Shougang Park, where a veritable feast of creative cultural products awaits your visit in a setting reminding you of Beijing's hutongs!
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100,000 Daily Visits! Beijing's Hottest Landmark Draws Crowds
What is it that makes this newly popular hot spot so captivating? Come and find out!
New Trendy Toys and Time-Honored Brands Dazzle Visitors to CIIE, Highlighting Beijing's Appeal as a Shopping Destination
On November 6, during the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, 52TOYS launched the new products of its "Zootopia's Best Duo".
A Centuries-Old Shop Reopens in Xicheng District
Recently, Tianhuizhai, an old shop with a history of over 100 years, reopened at 26, Xizhuan Hutong, Xicheng District.
Fifteen Businesses Recognized as Time-Honored Brands in Beijing!
Recently, Beijing Time-Honored Brands Association has newly recognized the tenth batch of time-honored enterprises, with a number of 15, bringing the total number of the recognized time-honored brands in Beijing to 274.
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Golden Goose Frutteria
At SKP-S Beijing, Italian luxury brand Golden Goose has launched its first "Frutteria" concept store in the Asia-Pacific region.
POP BAKERY
Centered on "THE MONSTERS", this bakery adopts a design inspired by the concept of the "BAKERY THEATER", incorporating elements such as a stage, a curtain and a ticket booth to bring LABUBU's delightfully quirky universe to life.
Starbucks Reserve - Xingyi Fang
Starbucks China's new-generation flagship store at SKP Beijing offers Starbucks Reserve coffee and Italian desserts, along with SKP-exclusive "Ode to Milan" merchandise and gifts from the "Global Inspiration Series" (全球灵感系列) making their debut in China.
Budějovický Budvar
Budějovický Budvar, a Czech beer brand with a history of over a century, recently opened its first store in China in Xisi, Xicheng District, Beijing. The opening hours are from 16:00 to 2:00.
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Tasty Offerings
Time-Honored Brands
Regional Offices in Beijing
Exotic Restaurants
Late-Night Canteens
Gastronomical Guides
Essentials
Visa
Service Guides
Transportation
Payment
SIM Card
Accommodation
Tax Refund
Inbound Tourism Facilitation Measures
FAQs
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Can you share the details about the 240-hour visa-free transit policy?
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To better implement the Belt and Road Initiative and the Plan for the Coordinated Development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region, some ports in the Beijing Municipality, Tianjin Municipality and Hebei Province have launched the 240-hour visa-free transit period, which is targeted at people from 57 countries, following the approval by the State Council of the People's Republic of China. For the details of the countries covered by this preferential policy and the documents needed for visa-free transit, please refer to the link of the special webpage below. 
http://english.beijing.gov.cn/travellinginbeijing/144hourvisafreetransit/index.html
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How do I register my residence?
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According to the relevant laws and regulations in China, all foreigners entering the Chinese mainland are required to complete residence registration. For more details, please refer to the infographic below.
http://english.beijing.gov.cn/latest/specials/202211/t20221103_2851038.html