Beijing
The Imperial Capital
The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and five millennia of imperial history.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Beijing.
The Forbidden City — the world's largest palace complex, 9,000 rooms.
The Great Wall at Mutianyu or Jinshanling, an hour from the city.
Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and Tiananmen Square.
Hutong alley life — courtyards, street food, and rickshaws.
Peking duck the way it was meant to be eaten.
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Beijing is China's grand stage — emperors' palaces, the Great Wall on the horizon, and hutong life in between.
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Safety Overview
Beijing
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Emergency Contacts — Save These Now
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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