Traveling in Beijing

Fancy Events
Through National Day Holiday: Juyongguan Great Wall Unveils New Night Tour Experiences
Taste Whole World at 2026 Beijing International Gourmet Festival
New White Sandy Beach Debuts in BMC! Volleyball, Trampolines, Giant Mechas and More
'Ferris Wheel Night' Returns to Longtan Middle Park with Six Weekend Summer Parties Scheduled
Starting August 16! Jingshan Park Launches First Immersive Night Tour Program on Beijing Central Axis
Haunted Mazes and Scare Zones Await! Universal Beijing Resort's Scares @ Universal to Open on September 4
POP LAND Now Fully Opens
Beijing Central Axis Welcomes Another Scenic Spot: Check out Blooming Sunflowers in Jingshan Park
Savor Premium Global Coffees in One Go at CBD Coffee Festival
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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
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Central TV Tower
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Mutianyu Great Wall
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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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The Palace Museum
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National Museum of China
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Geological Museum of China
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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
Overseas Chinese History Museum of 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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Easy Hike in 1 Hour: Discover Early Autumn at Zhonglouwan
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Check out These New Sightseeing Destinations, Including a Free 10-Hectare Park!
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Beijing Unveils 10 Scenic Walking Routes Along Its Central Axis
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Weekend Getaway: Have a 'Grape' Escape Right in Beijing
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Boating, Canoeing, Cycling and More: Explore Beijing's Waterfront Charm
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Beijing Launches Three Tour Routes Covering Ten Sci-Tech Parks
2-3 Days
Looking for a Wonderful Family Weekend?
1-2 Days
Three Hidden Gems to Beat the Heat: Soothing, Free, and Not Crowded!
1-2 Days
Two Scenic Routes in Xicheng for Viewing Summer Blooms
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Curated Shopping Choices
  • Commercial Areas
  • Beijing Gifts
  • Time-Honored Brands
  • First Stores
Wangjing V-HUB
Wangjing V‑HUB connects a diverse mix of youth-oriented businesses and experiences through open public spaces, and has attracted 156 brands. These brands have opened 88 first stores, including first stores in Beijing, Chaoyang District, and the Wangjing area.
Shuang'an Department Store
This mall, in Haidian District, has unveiled a brand-new look, evolving from a mere shopping venue into a "third living space" where people can sit down and relax, connect, and have fun with friends.
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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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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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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.
Baozhugong Brown Sugar Tapioca Milk Tea
Baozhugong offers rich, creamy flavors paired with delightfully chewy tapioca pearls.
A Qiu Niu Pai
This Michelin-recognized Chinese steakhouse is best known for its signature bone-in steak.
Donglaishun Yan
This hotpot restaurant continues to focus on Donglaishun's renowned freshly hand-sliced mutton—a dish whose cooking technique is an intangible cultural heritage item—with the lamb being prepared in spaces visible to diners.
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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