Top 5 FAQs about How to Visit Beijing

Beijinglandscapes.com has carefully selected the most ask questions about Beijing tour form real travelers. Here are the top 5 FAQs about Beijing Tour. 

How do I transfer to downtown Beijing when the plane landing at the airport?

To make the way out of Beijing Airport, travelers can use the airport shuttles, taxi and now the subway, linking terminal 1 and terminal 2 of the airport and the downtown.

Considering you are not familiar with Beijing's transportation, we suggest taxi or cab is a better choice of transportation as they do not have to worry about changing buses. 

Which section of Great Wall should I visit?

Nearly everyone who tour in Beijing, Great Wall is a must. But which section do you want to go? Crowded and popular Badaling, scenic Mutianyu, hike along Simatai or see wild HuanghuaCheng or Jiankou? Come and explore your favorite one!

What are the differences of Beijing private tour and Beijing bus tour?

A Beijing private tour is a luxury than bus tour. You do not have to travel with strangers, catch sharp times, or do many things like a typical tourist.

Relatively, Beijing bus tour is a great money-saving way to enjoy Beijing sightseeing with shared tour guide and comfortable tourist bus. However, you have a chance to make friends from all over the world.

What are the top things to do in Beijing?

Beijing is an ancient and modern city. There are many historic sites tourists can visit during their Beijing tour, including incredible Forbidden City; the scale and ingenuity of the Great Wall; imperial Temple of Heaven; etc.

How is the Beijing Roast Duck?

A saying is often heard that "there are two things you must do in Beijing, to eat the Beijing Roast duck and to see the ten thousands miles long Great wall." For those who are first time to Beijing, China should not miss Beijing Roast Duck.

What we list above just most asked questions about Beijing tour form real travelers. If you need more, please fell free to contact us.

Travel Tips - What to do in Beijing ?

Beijing is an ancient city and has a long history, especially the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games involved a lavish and elaborate performance that present thousand of years of Chinese history. Now we list 5 things most tourists when touring in Beijing.

The Legation Quarter

Located near Tiananmen Square, Legation Quarter was the place where U.S. Embassy handled official business. This elegant quadrangle of two-story buildings has now been loveingly restored and houses a range of restaurants and bars and an art gallery.

The commercial quadrant – which opened straight into the jaws of the credit crunch – is home to several exclusive restaurants, shops and an art gallery. The attractive green-roofed, orange brick building further east at No 40 is the stately former Dutch Legation.

Panjiayuan Flea Market

As the largest antiques market among its kind both in China and Asia, the Panjianyuan Flea Market is a place where every imaginable curio, artifact and fake Tang dynasty knock-off is on sale.

All kinds of souvenirs are available for sale. There are reproductions from the late Qing Dynasty as well as real stuff from the Cultural Revolution era. The Antique Zone is open everyday, but the Arts and Crafts Warehouse Zone open on Saturday and Sunday only.

Coal Hill Park

To the north of Forbidden City and east of Beihai Park, Coal Hill Park used to be the royal garden of Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

Apart from its famous historic and cultural sites and beautiful views, now Coal Hill Park is also famous for its peony flowers. It is one of the biggest parks for flowers exhibition in Beijing. 

Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant

High-ranking place special for its Beijing Roast Duck, Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant is one of the most welcome Beijing restaurants for the foreign guests enjoy Beijing Roast Duck.

A saying is often heard that "there are two things you must do in Beijing, to eat the Beijing Roast duck and to see the ten thousands miles long Great wall." So what is a trip to Beijing without eating duck?

Reflexology

Reflexology in Beijing has been welcomed among foreigners due to its good service. Most people believe that reflexology is not only relieves aching feet but also cures a whole range of other ills.

A dynamic city where the old and new intermingle, remains a magnet for visitors from inside and outside China. Beijing reasons enough to be a must and worthy destination to go.

Top Tourist Attractions in Beijing , Go !

In ancient China, emperors most value the construction of mausoleum. It was custom for the emperor to build a mausoleum to ensure his own body’s journey to heaven. This time we will take you to visit Ming Tombs during your Beijing travel.

 We have well prepared some routes for you, and you can choose the best fit for yourself.

 

• 1 Day Bus Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Olympic Stadium from US$ 30/pax
• 1 Day Tour: Badaling Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Olympic Stadium from US$ 46/pax
• 1 Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Olympic Stadium from US$ 52/pax
• 2 Days Beijing Tour Package C (without hotel) from US$ 94/pax
• 4 Days Beijing Tour Package B (without hotel) from US$ 197/pax

Ming Tombs

Located in Changping District, Ming Tombs is the largest cluster of cemeteries in China. There are 13 emperors of the Ming dynasty and, what is more, twenty-three empresses and one highest-ranking imperial concubine were entombed here.

The construction of all these mausoleums took more than 200 years to complete until the doom of the dynasty. In ancient times, it was believed that although dead physically, a person's soul remained, still having human's needs. Hence, the emperor's mausoleums Ming Tombs look like imperial palaces. And the mausoleums paid attention to harmony between the tomb architecture and the surrounding environment—mountains, rivers and vegetation-to embody the philosophical view that man is an integral part of nature.

Badaling Great Wall & Mutianyu Great Wall

If time permits, I suggest you’d better visit both Badaling Great Wall and Mutianyu Great Wall. If you are the first time to visit Great Wall, then I recommend Badaling Great Wall that is the most famous and best preserved section of Great Wall.

Mutianyu Great Wall is a little far from Beijing downtown. However, it does not influent its attraction. As the most beautiful section of Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall draws millions of tourists. Besides, Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the most dangerous parts of Great Wall.

Olympic Stadium

Bird’s Nest and Water Cube are the main Olympic Stadiums in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Bird’s Nest entirely exposed the steel structures and let them become the most natural appearance, looks like a big nest. Water Cube was used as the place where hosted swimming.

Though Olympic Games have faded into memory, their allure is only likely to deepen. Until now, the number of memorable Olympic Stadiums could be counted on one hand.

Enjoy yourself during Holiday in Beijing .

2 Days Jinshanling Great Wall Advanture Hiking

Tourists who tour in Beijing should not miss the Great Wall that is one of the world wonders and it is the only one man-made architecture can be seen in space. Here we arranged 2 days Beijing Great Wall tour that take you to enjoy hiking on the most beautiful and featured section of the Great Wall.

 Jinshanling Great Wall
 

Broadly walkable and relatively less busy, Jinshanling Great Wall is suit for hiking. The level of difficulty can be classed as relaxing, even if certain paths are tricky.

It is possible to reach Simatai by foot from Jinshanling Great Wall. The level of difficulty is not high, but some parts of the Great Wall have not been renovated and require a good level of physical fitness.

Less busy a few years ago, Jinshanling Great Wall has more recently regained interest, attracting a growing number of hikers hoping to practice. Tourists can walk here all the year round.

Itinerary of 2 Days Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

Day 1: Beijing (D)

1. In the afternoon, about 13:30, we will drive to the Jinshanling Great Wall. About 2 and half hours get to the destination.

2. Hike up on the west section of Jinshanling Great Wall for a sunset view.

3. Return to Jinshangling Great Wall Hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Beijing (B, L)

1. Enjoy breakfast at Jinshangling Great Wall Hotel and hike the east section of Jinshanling Great Wall around 9:00 am.

2. After having a typical Chinese lunch at a local farmhouse, we will transfer back to your downtown hotel in Beijing. Tour end!

Price Including:

1. Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel;

2. Air-conditioned car, van or minibus for your private group;

3. Entrance tickets of the sightseeing;

4. Private driver and English-speaking tour guide explain the sightseeing along the tour;

5. Meals as listed in itinerary, B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner;

6. Hotel accommodation (two persons share one room).

Price Excluding:

Tips for the tour guide.

Payment Methods:

1. Cash to tour guide (CNY/ USD);

2. Credit Card through PayPal;

3. Western Union Money Transfer.

4. Bank Remit (Wire Transfer);

Just as the saying goes” He who has not been to the Great Wall is not a true man.” So tourists should not miss the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery in Jinshanling Great Wall. If you have any question, please contact us, either by email or a phone call. We are here waiting for your join.