Things to Do in Beijing
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Beijing, China — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
Book Forbidden City tickets online at pm.dpm.org.cn (¥60). Queue for the clock gallery — most underrated room in China.
Hutong (Nanluoguxiang alley area)
Imperial-era courtyard lanes. Nanluoguxiang is tourist-heavy — the Gulou and Dongsi hutongs are more authentic.
Sanlitun (Embassy Quarter)
Expat and diplomatic quarter with international restaurants and rooftop bars. 24-hour 7-Elevens everywhere.
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Things to do in Beijing
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Peking duck at Quanjude (全聚德) near Wangfujing — the founding restaurant of Beijing roast duck (1864). ¥298 for a half duck, served tableside.
Local tip
Note: Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing (PKX) are different airports 80km apart. Always confirm which airport your flights use — most international connections still use PEK.
Where to stay
Hotels across Beijing — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.