{"id":6476,"date":"2018-04-17T13:19:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T12:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=6476"},"modified":"2025-03-18T11:32:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T11:32:02","slug":"the-insiders-guide-to-beijing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/the-insiders-guide-to-beijing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Insider&#8217;s Guide to Beijing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beijing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beijing<\/a><\/strong> is the capital of the People\u2019s Republic of China and is one of the most populous cities in the world. It is the nation\u2019s political, cultural, and educational center, as well as being home to some of the most important economic and financial institutions in the country. Beijing is also a major transportation hub in China, connecting national highways, railways, and air. Being one of the most significant cities in China over the past eight centuries, Beijing has an unmatched collection of attractions. Perhaps the most famous, and most visited, the attraction is the Forbidden City, once the palace compound of the Chinese Emperor. Other sites of interest within the city include a collection of museums, parks, and monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are some of the top places to visit in Beijing<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Imperial Palace and the Forbidden City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tian&#8217;anmen Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beihai Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Temple of Heaven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beijing National Stadium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Lama Temple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beijing Capital Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beijing Ancient Observatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Fayuan Temple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coal Hill Park<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to do in Beijing<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feast at Mr Shi\u2019s Dumplings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Bell and Drum Towers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wander Beihai Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great views at Jingshan Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try Hotpot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit a Teahouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temple of Heaven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat Jingjian Rousi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Hutongs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat Beijing Roast Duck<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book cheap flights to Beijing by calling<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/\">Travel Center UK<\/a><\/strong> today! Our team of experienced travel experts is equipped to give you the best deals on cheap flights to Beijing. The city of Beijing is served by the Beijing Capital International Airport and we have teamed up with world-class airlines to ensure that you travel in safety and comfort to this exciting destination in China. Contact us today and ask us about cheap flights to Beijing, and whether you are on business or on holiday to Beijing, we have flights that match your needs. Book cheap flights to Beijing over the phone and get personalized service. You will also get specialized services such as finding the cheapest rates owning to price fluctuations and advice on the best time for the booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/flights-to-beijing\" style=\"background-color:#006ba1\"><strong>Book Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beijing is the capital of the People\u2019s Republic of China and is one of the most populous cities in the world. It is the nation\u2019s political, cultural, and educational center, as well as being home to some of the most important economic and financial institutions in the country. 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