in Mainland China · North★ Capital

Beijing

The imperial capital, where the Forbidden City, Great Wall and hutong lanes trace centuries of dynastic history.

Notable spots

Forbidden City
Landmark
The world's largest palace complex, home to 24 emperors.
Great Wall (Mutianyu)
Landmark
Temple of Heaven
History
Summer Palace
Nature

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep and Oct

👕 Beijing in Oct: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Forbidden City — Pixelflake (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia