Beijing Travel Guides
Expert guides covering classic attractions, local cuisine, history, culture and modern entertainment for your perfect Beijing trip
Shidu and Fangshan: Transport and Safety Guide
A practical guide to the Shidu valley area southwest of Beijing, covering the three ways to arrive, rafting and boardwalk choices, rainy-season water safety, riverside lodging, and a sensible return plan.
Beijing Greenway Cycling: River Routes and Waterfront Paths
A rider's guide to Beijing's river greenways, covering the Wenyu, Liangma and Tonghui routes plus ring paths, with distances, detours around breaks, rental costs, riding hours and supply points.
2027 New Year Ski Day Near Beijing: Timing, Resorts and Gear
A one-day ski plan for the 2027 New Year season, comparing Nanshan, Jundushan, Huaibei and Yuyang with ticket ranges, lessons, transport and cold-weather gear notes.
Liangma River and Shichahai: Two Beijing Night Walks
A practical guide to Beijing after dark along the Liangma River and the Shichahai lakes, covering piers, boat times, walking loops, light timing and the ride home.
Beijing Great Wall Hiking Sections by Difficulty and Access
Compare the Great Wall sections around Beijing by climb, transport time and ticket cost, with gear lists, descent options and weather reroutes for different fitness levels.
Beijing by Bike: Rental Options and Four City Routes
Shared bikes start at 1.5 yuan per fifteen minutes while shop rentals run 40 to 150 yuan a day. This guide compares both, then maps four routes with distances, parking restrictions, traffic rules, night lighting requirements and family adjustments.
Beijing Bike Share Routes and Rules: Lanes, No-Park Zones, Night
Shared bikes solve Beijing's last mile and suit the moat, Liangma River and Grand Canal greenways. Fares, geofences, return rules and night safety, plus three rides.
Hiking the Great Wall in Winter: A Beijing Visitor Guide
Winter on the Great Wall is open and uncrowded, but cold and ice demand care. This guide covers section choices, timing, transport, cable cars, gear, safety and budgets.
Beijing Ice Rinks and Urban Skating: A Winter Guide
Beijing ice rinks split into outdoor surfaces open only in winter and indoor venues running all year, each suiting different visitors. This guide explains the two types, profiles Shichahai, Beihai, and Kunming Lake, unpacks indoor rink pricing and sessions, and adds gear, safety, and family or friend tips.
Choosing a Beijing Ski Resort as a Beginner: A Practical Guide
For a first ski trip near Beijing, picking the right resort matters more than most newcomers expect. This guide walks through distance and transport, trail grades, gear rental, lessons, ticket costs, and safety, with pointers for families, friend groups, and improving skiers, so beginners can balance time and budget.
Beijing Autumn Picnic and Outdoor Guide 2026: Spots, Gear and Budget
Plan a Beijing autumn picnic with clear advice on the season window, lawn, lakefront and forest spots, gear and food lists, budgets and rainy-day alternatives.
Beijing Autumn Hiking and Day Trips Guide 2026
Beijing autumn is short and crisp, a friendly window for hiking. This guide sorts suburban trails by difficulty, suggests day routes beyond Fragrant Hills, and covers start times, transport, gear, safety, tickets and budget.
Beijing Autumn Park Walking Guide 2026: Routes, Timing and Pace
Plan easygoing Beijing autumn park walks with route ideas, the right times of day, transport and crowd notes, gear lists and safety tips for every pace.