Beijing is a city of grand landmarks and everyday neighbourhood life. Pair the imperial architecture around the Forbidden City with a slower walk through the hutongs. Leave a separate day for the Great Wall at Mutianyu, beyond the city centre.
Get to know the city
- Explore the imperial heart of the city around the Forbidden City.
- Walk the hutongs around the Drum and Bell Towers.
- Plan a day outside the centre for the Great Wall.