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Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Beijing is vibrant with amazing attractions, Forbidden City, the most magnificent palace in China; Ming Tombs, an imperial tomb cluster for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); Great Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world; Temple of Heaven, the worshipping site for the emperors; Summer Palace, the grandest imperial garden in China; Sacred Way, a divine road reflecting the pomp and dignity of emperors; Tiananmen Square, The largest square in the world; Lama Temple, a noted temple dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism; Beihai Park, a centuries-old park with marvelous scenery; Hutong, a carrier and mirror of Beijing folk culture.

Historical Sites
Since Beijing was the capital for four dynasties: Jin (1115-1234), Yuan (127-1368), Ming (1368 -1644) and Qing (1644-1911), it has a wealth of historical sites ranging from royal sumptuous private mansions and gardens to simple villages. Also it is stippled with pagodas and religious temples.

Imperial College	Prince Gong's Mansion
Cuandixia Village	Ancient Cliff House (Guyaju)
Dajue Temple	Yunju Temple
Hongluo Temple	Yinshan Pagoda Forest
West Zhou Yandu Relics	Zhangfang Ancient Battle Tunnel
Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics	Jiaozhuanghu Tunnel Warfare Site

Museums
Museums in Beijing are places to get a glimpse of the origin of the Chinese people, the history of China and Chinese culture, including architecture, printing, painting and other aspects.

Peking Man Site	China Bee Museum
Museum of Dabaotai Han Tomb	China Printing Museum
Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum	Xu Beihong Museum
Exhibition Hall of Weapons

Mountains and Forest Parks
In the west and south of Beijing, mountains offer beautiful natural scenery in a bountiful and gracious manner. Luxuriant trees, tall or short, form many natural forest parks and scenic areas with pure water and fresh air. Really great places to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city and clear one's mind!

Fragrant Hills Park	Yunmengshan Forest Park
Baihua Mountain	Baiwangshan Forest Park
Baiquan Mountain	Shangfangshan Forest Park
Lingshan Mountain	Yingshan Forest Park
Yunfeng Mountain	Xiaolongmen Forest Park
Yougushentan Scenic Area	Jiufeng Forest Park
Laoxiangfeng Scenic Area	Jiangjuntuo Scenic Area

Valleys and Gullies, Caves
Due to its mountainous landform, Beijing is riddled with numerous valleys, gullies and gorges in its western area. The brooks trickle through the glens, majestic waterfalls rush down from atop, and bird songs occasionally break the silence of the woods. Caves seem to be playing 'hide-and-seek' while the wonders of nature unfold inside.

Longqing Gorge	Longmen Gully
Taoyuan Fairy Valley	Hu Dong Shui Valley
Tiger Valley	Shentang Valley
Qingliang Valley	Duijiu Valley
Xianqi Cave	Jiudaowan Canyon
Shihua Cave	Longxian Palace
Silver Fox Cave

Parks & Lakes
Beijing is dotted with many parks and lakes and some parks even feature different themes. Yuyuantan Park is most noted for its cherry blossoms, Zizhuyuan Park is characterized by its various bamboos, while Lianhuachi Park highlights the lotus.

Yuyuantan Park	Lianhuachi Park
Zizhuyuan Park	Hope Park
Xiangshui Lake	Qinglong Lake
Pearl Lake

Others
Last but not least, there are also attractions which cater for tourists looking for something different. These scenic spots demonstrate the all-embracing and gentle character of this city.

Grand View Garden	Kangxi Grassland
Beijing Zoo	Taipingyang Underwater World
Beijing Aquarium	Shijinglong Ski Resort
Beijing Botanical Garden

Comments and Questions

Planning to visit Beijing during the coming Lunar New Year.

Is the weather situation in Beijing suitable for tourist. Is it safe to move around in the current weather. What about visitng the Great wall during this period?. Thank you

Reply2/8/2010 10:09:00 AMPH Liow , Malaysia

Bob Zhang :2/8/2010 8:03:00 PM

There will be a large drop of temperature before the Spring Festival, but it is still uncertain whether the temperaure will rise during the festival. So I advise you visit the great wall later.

We are planning to be in Beijing 19-23 February 2010. Will the Pearl market be open due to Chinese New Years?

Reply2/5/2010 8:21:00 AMJill Lewis , United States

Dave :2/5/2010 7:40:00 PM

I think it will be open then.

Hi, My 12 year old daughter's school is planning a visit to Beijing from 15th to 20th March 2010. Pl inform:
1. Whether Holiday Inn at Downtown Beijing is a good place to stay?
2. What will be the weather like? Any heavy jackets/pull overs/gloves would be required?
3. Are local sim-cards available freely at the airport or downtown? If so, what are the formalities to issue a simcard.
4. Where would you advise the kids (40 of them - all around 12-14 years) to visit in 5 days in Beijing?
Thanks.
Ashish

Reply1/31/2010 4:30:00 AMAshish , Saudi Arabia

David :1/31/2010 7:59:00 PM

1. It is a 4-star hotel.
2. It will be warm in March in beijing, heavy jacket and gloves will be unnecessary. However, there will be cloud, so a short overcoat will be needed.
3. As for the sim-cards, sorry that I'm not sure.
4. First, I think the Great Wall is worth visiting. Summer Palace, Forbidden city are also good.
In my opinion, your daugther and her classmates should take part in a tour.

I am planning a trip to Beijing this coming February 14 (chinese new year), will the markets be open for shopping?

Reply1/24/2010 5:08:00 PMGeorgia , Canada

Bun :1/25/2010 7:35:00 PM

yes, of course.

hi me and a friend are traveling to biejing august 2010 and im wondering where the best but cheap places are to stay, hostel wise as we are on a tight budget and also what is there to do and see from foods, activities, helping and getting involved with locals etc and how much roughly are hostel in biejing. i would be greatfull if you can give me any information atall. thank you

Reply1/24/2010 9:56:00 AMAshley , United Kingdom

Dave :1/25/2010 7:33:00 PM

If you want to live in a cheap hostel, you may book a hotel through a travel agency.

what will be the weather like on middle of march??

Reply1/23/2010 6:21:00 AMshuying , Malaysia

Dave :1/25/2010 7:30:00 PM

Sunny but with wind.

I plan to visit Beijing in the coming February, 2010, i.e. Chinese New Year with my 2 kids aged 11 and 5. Can you advice:-
a) Shopping outlets are opened at this time
b) Can we go to the Great Wall of China
c) Where is the best place to stay in Beijing

Reply11/22/2009 6:44:00 AMElisabeth Sim , Malaysia

fifi ( China ) :1/10/2010 1:55:00 AM

shopping aeras like wangfujing perdestrain way,xidan,dongfang xin tiandi...by subway,its very convenient to go those places.
i think go to the great wall in Feb is not a good idea,its supposed to be very cold on the wall.
i think summer palace is a great and charming place to go.

Hi,

I and husband are planning to visit Beijing on this upcoming February. Is it ok to bring along our baby age 3 months old? Will there be any risks for the baby since the weather should be very cold. What type of clothes that you suggest for our baby to keep him warm?

Thanks a lot,
Fiena
Malaysia

Reply1/7/2010 5:06:00 AMfiena , Malaysia

Lisa :1/7/2010 7:44:00 PM

You may take your baby with you, since it is not so cold as what you think. I think a thick coat with a sweater will be ok for your baby in Feburary in Beijing.

We planning to be in Beijing from Feb 27 2010 , for a week of free&easy sight-seeing. What will be the weather like ? Low and high temp ? Is it a good idea to visit the Great Wall ? Also intend to take a day trip to Tianjin via bullet train. Any recommendation on what to do/see at TianJin.

Thank you very much !

Reply1/2/2010 2:32:00 AMlowpc , Singapore

Bob Zhang :1/3/2010 10:35:00 PM

It will be warm then in Beijing, but you'd better take a thick coat, since there is always wind in Spring in Beijing.
It is a good time to visit the Great Wall.
As for the attractions in Tianjin, please see the website below:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/tianjin/

I am thinking of visiting in Feb. Will we be able to walk the Great Wall? We will plan on cold weather. Will it be too cold to enjoy the sights? Thank you.

Reply11/20/2009 10:44:00 AMmichelle

Yo Yo ( China ) :11/20/2009 9:15:00 PM

Yes. You can walk on the Great Wall. It could be colder on the wall since the wind is usually very strong. You may watch for the weather forecast to choose a nice day to go there.

I am planning a trip to Beijing in Dec 09. what are the places to visit in winter? Are the shops in the shopping street open?

Reply11/16/2009 2:15:00 AMTrina , Singapore

Wang En ( China ) :11/16/2009 9:27:00 PM

There are several ski resorts in the suburb, such as Shijinglong, Longqing Gorge, Nanshan, Huaibei, Badaling. Shops are open as usual.

Please advise is there any shopping area around Jingyi Hotel in Beijing?

Where can I get good bargain Goods??

Reply11/15/2009 10:07:00 PMWenny , Malaysia

Hamaha ( China ) :11/16/2009 9:03:00 PM

The Jingyi Hotel should be near the Zhongguancun area. Good shopping places there are Huayu Fashion shopping center, Wumart Plaza and La Vita shopping mall.

please advise me the right place to visit during my tour to beijing on 2 dec 09 to 9 dec 09.what should l bring to face the cold.

Reply11/14/2009 6:57:00 AMmustaffa , Malaysia

Shenme ( China ) :11/14/2009 9:54:00 PM

It will be cold and you need to wear down coat or other cold protective clothing.

Hi! Iam planning to visit Beijing for one week with my family end of dec 09.I need to know whats the weather like coz my two younger sons is coming along.Can you suggest any reasonable hotel near shopping area,tourist attraction.Thanks.

Reply10/29/2009 11:40:00 PMHamid , Malaysia

BeijingTrip.com :10/30/2009 11:02:00 PM

Thanks for your inquiry.

The weather in Beijing during end of December could be very cold. You need to bring cold protective clothing.

Our hotel booking team is sending you an email for your choice. Have a good trip!

1. I am going to Beijing in March 2010, how is the weather during this period?

2. Is it convenient to go to Great wall of china if i stay in Wang Fu Jing?

3. Where is the largest place to shop for clothes in Beijing?

4. How much is the bullet train to travel from Tianjin to Beijing per person(adult)?

thank you and hope to hear from you ASAP

Reply10/28/2009 4:21:00 AMlily , Malaysia

Beijinger :10/28/2009 9:17:00 PM

1. The average temperature of Beijing in March is around 15c. Sweater plus jacket should be suitable;
2. No so convenient since you will have to transfer twice: take bus no.10 to Tiananmen West and transfer to bus no.5 to Deshengmen; then take 919 to Badaling;
3. Should be Beijing Zoo clothes market;
4. 69RMB for first class seats and 58RMB for second class.

I want to go to Lavender field in Miyun at the end of October.
Is the park still open? Are there still Lavender?

Reply10/23/2009 3:56:00 AMPlumarie , Thailand

Soho Lee ( China ) :10/23/2009 5:12:00 AM

Hi, Plumarie
The park has been closed on 19th October. BTW, the blooming time of lavender is usually from June to August.

Hi, Im planning to go to beijing and Shanghai somewhere in November for 2 weeks, do you mind giving me 3 places I can visit from each.

Being a busy person, I don't have much time to prepare an intinerary for the 2 wk trip, could you also give me tips on how long each destination would take.

I was planning to visit Beijing first, could you also please give me the fastest way to travel to both places. A.S.A.P would be great.

Yours Sincerely,
Christopher

Reply10/21/2009 3:00:00 AMChristopher , Australia

BeijingTrip.com :10/21/2009 11:15:00 PM

Places recommended for your visit, you can choose what you like:
Beijing:
Forbidden City: 2-3 hours
Great Wall: 1-2 hours on the way + 1.5 hours visit time
Summer Palace: 2-3 hours
Temple of Heaven: 1.5-2 hours
Olmpic Center: 1-1.5 hours on the way + 2-3 hours visit time
Shanghai:
Bund along Huangpu River: 1-1.5 hours
Shanghai Museum: 2-2.5 hours
Yuyuan Garden: 1.5-2 hours
Nanjing Road: 1 hour
Xintiandi Area: 1-2 hours
Shanghai World Fanicial Center: 1.5-2 hours
The fast way to travel from Beijing to Shanghai is by flight.

We plan to visit Beijing for 10 days. Is it too long to stay only in Beijing? Any other place we should visit that near Beijing for 1-3 day trip. (We interest in mountain/natural sightseeing).)
Thank you.

Reply10/2/2009 7:29:00 AMAnant , Thailand

Hi, I will visit Beijing in the mid of October. If I have 4 days visiting Beijing, do you have any suggestion for daily schedule for the 4 days? In addition, is it worthwhile to pay a visit to Tianjin? Thanks

Reply9/29/2009 6:12:00 AMsklee , Malaysia

Beijingren ( China ) :9/29/2009 9:05:00 PM

My suggestion is: to go to the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven for the 1st day; Summer Palace and Hutong for 2nd day, Badaling Great Wall for the 3rd day and Wangfujing Shopping for the last day. In Tianjin you may go for a cruise but there is not much place for sightseeing.

We have a party of 9 people and would like to know how we could charter a small bus or big car to go to Nanshan ski resort. Will do a day trip. How much would that cost? I understand that to hire a day taxi would cost about 600rmb. But I needed one big enough for 4 adults, 3 teenager and 2 children. Thank you.

Reply9/17/2009 10:53:00 AMAngela , Singapore

BeijingTrip.com :9/17/2009 9:40:00 PM

Thanks for your inquiry.

Here we suggest you go to the Nanshan Ski Resort by the direct bus. You can check it yourself on this page: http://www.nanshanski.com/web_en/content.asp?id=97.

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