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Things To Do

Things To Do

Forbidden City

No.4 Jingshan Qian Street, Beijing, Beijing

The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, and was once the Chinese imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1987 and is the largest, best-preserved ancient timber-built palace complex in the world.

Local Tips

Local Tips

Must See

Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, the Great Wall, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, the Ming Tombs, Lahma Temple, etc.

What's New

Houhai Bar Street is recommended as a must visit site.

Tips

Beijing is a pretty safe place, and you can enjoy a pleasant and secure time here. Indeed, as a foreigner, you will often be given special consideration and a certain amount of leniency. Of course, you have to abide by the law and respect the culture and customs, but in general you don't need to be afraid of this city.

Must Do

Sightseeing tours to local attractions such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square. Peking roast duck is a must try.

Don't Go Home Without

Don't forget to take a Hutong tour around the old Beijing such as Nanluoguxiang. Sanlitun and Houhai Bar Streets are also very popular among tourists.