Experience Beijing
When to Go
The best time to visit Beijing is spring or early fall, when the weather is pleasant and crowds are a...
Getting Around
On Foot: Though traffic and modernization has put a bit of a cramp in Beijing's walking style, meandering...
Sightseeing Tours
Taking a tour will make it easier to sightsee without the hassle. However, if you're adventurous, you...
The Best in 5 Days
On Day 1, start at Tiananmen Square, the heart of modern China and the entry point to the spectacular...
Biking Around Beijing
A great way to explore Beijing is by bicycle. A ride between Ditan Park and the Lake District includes...
Beijing Then & Now
Since the birth of Chinese civilization, different towns of varying size and import have existed at or...
Fabulous Festivals
The majority of China's holidays and festivals are calculated according to the lunar calendar and can...
The 2008 Olympic Games
Beijing is undergoing a major makeover as it prepares to host the 2008 Summer Olympics: just about everywhere...
Beijings's Subway
The subway in Beijing can be faster and cheaper than a taxi, but it's also limited. There are only four...
The Art of Beijing Opera
For hundreds of years, Beijing opera troupes have delighted audiences -- from members of the royal court...
Legendary Eats in the Xiaoyou Hutong
A dozen well-known restaurants, some dating back more than a century and threatened by the urban renewal......
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