Browsing Category: Beijing

If you’re planning a Beijing China tour, there’s one magical experience that captures the city’s soul better than any grand monument or bustling plaza—a quiet walk through the legendary hutongs (胡同 hútòng). These historic alleyways, some dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, are what remains of life in Beijing China before the skyscrapers came. And while some are now protected, many are fading fast—replaced by apartment blocks and office towers. That’s why...

When you think of Beijing, the capital of China, images of the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, or even the bustling Beijing China Airport might come to mind. But tucked away in the northwest corner of the city is one of the most peaceful and majestic Beijing China tourist attractions—the Summer Palace (颐和园 Yíhéyuán). During our recent trip to Beijing, China, Elaine and I discovered that this imperial garden is...

If there’s one place near Beijing Capital, the vibrant heart of the nation, that truly captures the magic of autumn, it’s Fragrant Hills—known in Chinese as 香山 (Xiāngshān). Located just 20 kilometers from the city center and easily accessible from Beijing China Airport, this historic hillside retreat offers one of the most spectacular autumn landscapes in all of China. Whether you’re planning a China vacation, exploring Beijing China tourist attractions, or narrowing...