Beijing is the political, cultural and historic centre of China and, with its world famous attractions of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden Palace, the Summer Palace, and nearby Great Wall, it is a must for any visit to China.
I lived for 2 years in Beijing, so wanted to use this not to write some kind of all-encompassing travel guide, but just share with you 10 tips on what I would suggest to get the most out of a 2-3 day trip.
In a nutshell:
- Political and historic centre of China, and a must-visit
- The Great Wall and the hutongs / Tiananmen Square / Forbidden City of the centre are the big highlights
- City is enormous – allow travel time
- Hutongs and food are a big part of the experience
- 2–3 days is the right amount of time