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When to Go
When to Go
The best time to visit Beijing is spring or early fall, when the weather is pleasant and crowds are a bit smaller. Book at least one month in advance for travel during these two times of year. In winter, Beijing's Forbidden City and Summer Palace can look fantastical and majestic when the traditional tiled roofs are covered with a light dusting of snow and the venues are devoid of tourists.
Avoid the three long national holidays: Chinese New Year, which ranges from mid-January to mid-February; Labor Day holiday, the first week of May; and National Day holiday, the first week of October. Millions of Chinese travel during these weeks, making it difficult to book hotels, tours, and transportation.
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