From Our Beijing GuidesAuthentic local advice from the licensed Beijing guides we work with. Quick Answer Yes—but not necessarily because it serves the best Peking duck in Beijing. Quanjude (全聚德) is Beijing’s most famous Peking duck restaurant and one of the city’s great culinary institutions. If you’re interested in experiencing a restaurant with more than 160 years of history, it’s still worth visiting. However, if your priority is simply enjoying the best overall...
Food, Local Life & Essential Travel Tips By now, you’ve planned your itinerary and know which attractions to visit. This final chapter covers the questions many travellers only think about after arriving in Beijing—from finding authentic Peking duck to avoiding common tourist mistakes. These are the practical tips our licensed Beijing guides share every week with overseas visitors. 41. Where Can I Eat Authentic Peking Duck? ✅ Quick Answer Beijing is the...
Visiting Beijing’s Top Attractions Beijing is home to some of the world’s most famous historical landmarks, but first-time visitors quickly discover that planning is just as important as sightseeing. Many attractions require advance reservations, some take far longer to explore than expected, and the city’s sheer size means you can’t simply “pop over” to the next destination. In this chapter, our licensed Beijing guides answer the questions they hear almost every day—helping...
Arriving in Beijing: Your First 24 Hours Landing in Beijing is exciting—but it may be overwhelming if it’s your first visit to China. This chapter answers the practical questions travelers ask as soon as they step off the plane, from choosing the best airport to navigating the Metro and finding the right neighborhood to stay in. A little preparation now will help your first day go smoothly, leaving you free to enjoy...
Before You Fly: Preparing for Beijing 11. Can Foreigners Use Alipay and WeChat Pay in Beijing? ✅ Quick Answer Yes. Most international visitors can now link eligible overseas Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover and certain other international bank cards to Alipay and WeChat Pay, making it much easier to pay in Beijing than it was a few years ago. Although cash is still legal and accepted, Beijing has become a largely cashless city....
50 Essential Questions Answered by Licensed Beijing Guides Planning Your First Trip to Beijing Starts Here Beijing isn’t just China’s capital—it is the political, historical and cultural heart of one of the world’s oldest continuous civilisations. For many first-time visitors, however, planning a trip can feel overwhelming. Is Beijing safe? Can foreigners use Alipay? Should I visit Mutianyu or Badaling? How many days do I really need? Rather than relying on generic...
Optimising Your Travel Energy to Experience China’s Greatest Capital Quick Answer If you’re visiting Beijing for the first time, here’s our advice in one sentence: Don’t optimise your itinerary—optimise your experience. Many first-time visitors focus on squeezing as many famous attractions as possible into four or five days. We understand the temptation. Beijing is home to an extraordinary concentration of imperial palaces, ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, museums, parks and neighbourhoods...
“Dad… Why Do We Keep Going Back to China?” One evening, Elaine asked me a simple question. “Dad… lots of people compare China and Japan. Why do we keep travelling to China?” Before I could answer, Cheers had already jumped onto the map. “Because China is HUGE!” I laughed. “That’s part of the answer.” “But it’s not the whole story.” People often ask whether China or Japan is the better destination. After...
“Dad… We’re Really in China!” After months of planning… After countless YouTube videos… After checking your passport for the tenth time… Your aircraft finally lands at Beijing Capital International Airport (北京首都国际机场 | Běijīng Shǒudū Guójì Jīchǎng). As the aircraft door opens, the excitement begins. New language. New signs. New smells. A completely different world. Elaine looked out through the terminal windows. “Dad… we’re finally in China!” Before I could answer, Cheers had already unfolded a...
“Dad… What If Nobody Understands Us?” One evening, while planning future China adventures, Elaine was scrolling through a travel community when she stopped. “Dad, someone just asked…” “Is it possible for a non-Chinese speaker to navigate the city?” Before I could answer, Cheers pulled a tiny Chinese phrasebook from his backpack. He looked worried. “I only know one Chinese sentence.” The Beijing Panda smiled. “Which one?” Cheers stood proudly. “你好!” (Nǐ hǎo — Hello!) The Panda...
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