Quick tour of Beijing

What to do when you have a few hours only - from majestic Tiananmen Square to the hutongs.

Day 1: Quick tour of Beijing

Imperial Ancestral Temple

The Imperial Ancestral Temple, or Taimiao of Beijing, is a historic site in the Imperial City, just outside the Forbidden City, where…

Gate of Heavenly Peace

This 15th-century gate is one of the most iconic symbols of China. It was built during the Ming dynasty and it used to be the entrance to…

Tian'anmen Square

Tiananmen Square or Tian'anmen Square () is a city square in the city center of Beijing, China, named after the eponymous Tiananmen located…

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, also known as the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, is the final resting place of Mao Zedong, Chairman of the…

Haojing Hutong

Rather touristy place, yet still worth visiting for those who don't have time to explore themselves. Definitely have Beijing joghurt here!

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