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Recommended Beijing Tour Itineraries:
Beijing One-Day Tours: 5 itineraries for you to choose.
Beijing Two-Day Tours: 2 itineraries to visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Badaling Great Wall, etc.
4-Day Beijing Travel: to the most popular attractions in Beijing.

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.

 Beijing Great Wall
Badaling Great Wall                                    Badaling Remnant Great Wall

Huanghuacheng Great Wall                         Jinshanling Great Wall

Juyongguan Great Wall                               Meng Jiangnu's Bitter Weeping

Mutianyu Great Wall                                     Simatai Great Wall

 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 

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Comments and Questions

Will it be snowing in Beijing or The Great Wall in February?

Reply1/14/2012 11:28:26 PMIrene

Larry :1/15/2012 1:16:19 AM

it is really hard to perdict, but it is usually snows in winter (December to February), so you'd better check the weather forecast 2 or 3 days in advance.

is it good to visit china during march? will the weather be pleasant?

Reply12/8/2011 7:21:16 AMvasu

Mark :12/8/2011 4:43:21 PM

In March, there is still a little cold in most parts of China, but the temperature is rising day by day and there is usually little rain. it is a good time to visit the southern and eastern part of China, such as Hangzhou, Nanjing and Shanghai.

Hi

I plan to visit Beijing particularly - Great Wall last week of December. Any advice?

Will great wall be closed ? Am climbing with 2 kids.

Reply10/7/2011 12:57:55 AMMT,   Singapore

Della :10/8/2011 2:34:06 AM

hi MT,
the Great Wall will not be closed.
you can go to the Badaling Great Wall.
it will be cold at that time, so wear some warm clothes, esp for your kids.

Helena ( China ) :10/14/2011 6:17:59 PM

December is a little tricky for great wall hiking trip but not impossible. Check the weather again for possible snow. If it snowed the previous days, it might get slippery and dangerous especially if you have young kids with you. And of course, wear down jackets and mittens to keep warm.

Rose Rabbit ( Singapore ) :11/27/2011 7:11:33 AM

I read that Beijing is cold but dry in Dec. I am going there in mid Dec.. My kids wld love to see snow... Wld u know what kind of shoes are suitable?

Della :11/27/2011 5:37:14 PM

i think you need to wear boots or UGG is a good choice.

Hi,
My will be in Beijing 24 of november, possible i have ski at that time?

Reply11/11/2011 1:59:55 AMsteve foo,   Malaysia

Bruce :11/11/2011 5:15:34 PM

I'm afraid not this year, since the temperature is still above 5C now in Beijing.

Carl :11/17/2011 4:51:26 PM

It hard to say whether it will snow or not then, since the whether changes. But it may possibly snow then according to the historical records.

Hi! me and my friends are going there this dec 15 to 21st. will it be snowy that time? we want to go skiing!

Reply11/17/2011 3:39:33 PMtim,   Philippines

I will be visiting Beijing from 15th dec for 10 days , I will take my 1 year old daughter with me , first is it right to take that small baby in that harsh season and secondly what are the top 10 attractions and shopping places in beijing

Reply11/15/2011 10:10:57 PMAsfar,   United Arab Emirates

Daisy :11/16/2011 4:52:50 PM

Hi Asfar,
it is cold in Dec., and the temperature could fall below zero, so it is not suitable to take a little baby for outdoor activities.
Top ten Beijing Attractions: the Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, the Lama Temple, Prince Gong's Mansion, Beijing Zoo, Hutongs, Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
for more Beijing attractions, please see: http://www.beijingtrip.com/attractions/

Hey , I want to visit Beijing in Late jan or starts of Feb. will it be so cold that affects our tours to all above attraction?? also will it affect our shopping trips , Dining and night life?

Reply11/14/2011 10:10:42 AMIsmail,   Egypt

Candy :11/14/2011 6:45:41 PM

it is very cold in Jan. and Feb. in Beijing, but i don't think it will affect your trip. the last time i went there is in Feb., but i had a good time for it was not crowded in the attractions.
it is really beautiful if it snows.

Hi.
We are a group of 15 adults and teens planning to travel to Beijing come March 25-31. Aside from the usual 10 common attractions, can you recommend other activities and sights to see and do for our teenager kids and young adults. Having too much of the history tour might make them loose interest. So, something off-beat or more age appropriate would help liven-up our itinerary. Will there be some snow in the ski resorts during March? Thank you.

Reply11/10/2011 9:51:58 PMmarie,   Philippines

Mark :11/11/2011 5:10:02 PM

You can also enjoy Peking Opera or go to skiiing at Shijinglong Ski Resort. It will be early spring in late March in Beijing, so there will be no snow.

Hi!
I and my family are already booked for a 6 days tour in beijing on november 28 to dec 3. Originally, the plan is to visit the country in october since we wanted to see it in autumn where the flowers bloom and the environment is colorful. Unfortunately, the blockings in the airline for low fares did not allow us to visit beijing on october but instead on november 28. Is there any chance that I could still get a glimpse of autumn season or are we going to see a lot of snow already?
and also if that's the case, is it ok for us to expreience snow for the first time since we are from the tropical country?
Thank you so much in advance! =)

Reply11/10/2011 12:29:53 PMAI Abinal,   Philippines

Carlos :11/10/2011 4:43:54 PM

It will be the early winter during your tour in Beijing, possibly no snow then.

Hi,

Im planning to go to Beijing next year at the end of feb. Is it worth going at that time? Are there nice hostels in the city. What would the week cost us (were budget travelers but want to see the main attractions) with food/ travel around the city?

How do we get from the airport to Tianman square?

Thanks for your help

Reply11/7/2011 3:34:26 AMCheryl,   Netherlands

Ashley :11/7/2011 6:59:06 PM

Hi Cheryl,
it is still cold in Feb. the best time to visit Beijing is September and October.
there are many home inns and Youth hostels in Beijing.
the average costs for hotel is about CNY 200 - 300.
as for food, you can have a taste of the Beijing Roast Duck, you can find more Beijing food at:
http://www.beijingtrip.com/dining/
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