Beijing is not one of the destinations that attract the most attention in the world, but we assure you that finishing our trip through China by spending a few days in its capital was a success. Beijing gave us 7 days of sun and blue sky, (miracle!) And the truth is that we were pleasantly surprised. If you plan to visit it here we leave you 25 ideas of things to see and do in Beijing.
1. Eat a peking duck... if you don't do it it would be like going to Naples and not eating pizza!
2. FindMao merchandising, it will not be difficult for you.
3. If you are especially excited to see embalmed dictator you can: in his mausoleum in Tiananmen Square. Of course, you can not even stand in front of him and forget to take a picture if you do not want to have a serious problem.
4. Visit one of the most emblematic squares in the world (and the largest): Tiananmen
5. Visit the wonderful Forbidden City and imagine what life had to be like during the imperial period. As a curiosity to tell you that the Forbidden City is the largest palace complex in the world. You can buy tickets here (without queuing at the ticket office)
6. The Temple of the Lamas It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet ... are you going to stay without visiting it?
7. Although if we talk about temples ... the prettiest is the Heaven Temple. Simply unforgettable. If you want to skip the line, buy tickets here
8. Walk through the Olympic Village with emblematic buildings such as the stadium-nest or the pool-cube.
9. If you are looking for a green corner where you can relax after a tiring day, we advise you to approach the Beihai Park or at Jingshan Park.
10. Or take a boat ride in the beautiful Houhai Lake
11. He freaks out with summer Palace, the former summer residence of the emperors. Buy the ticket in advance!
12. Get stuck with dumplings: cheap and rich rich. If you want to learn more about Chinese cuisine you can look at this post and if you want to learn how to make homemade dumplings do not miss our recipe!
13. Haggle like crazy to take the best deals in the Silk Market. We managed not to go crazy, but for a hair!
14. Explore the hutongs, one of the great attractions of the city. Hutongs are what remains of the old Beijing urban organization: houses with inner courtyards connected by narrow streets. Less and less remain.
15. Walk through Nanluoguo Xian, One of the most interesting streets in the city, full of shops, tourists and Peking.
16. If you are passionate about urban art you cannot stop approaching District 798, with lots of bohemian galleries and street art.
17. Dare with the chinese cuisine, for us one of the most delicious and varied kitchens.
18. Savor a cockroach, a grasshopper and a starfish in the curious night market of Donghuamen (or just take pictures).
19. Beijing is one of the best places in the world to enjoy shows of Kung Fu... if the roll is cool, you know!
20. Take an excursion to see one of the sections of the Big Wall, one of the most amazing engineering works ever made by man (and no, it is not seen from the moon). We visited the Mutianyu section. If you prefer to go by minibus (which picks you up at the hotel) and have no problems with availability or problems with public buses, we recommend you book your seats here (the i / v only cost about € 30)
21. To find the most unique and vintage souvenirs visit the Panjiayuan Antique Market, where true treasures meet.
22. Watch a show of the Peking Opera, one of the greatest expressions of Chinese theater that synthesizes acting, music, poetry, martial arts and acrobatics. They are not usually cheap but they are a unique experience.
23. If you are a shopaholic, come to Xidan, one of the most popular commercial areas of Beijing ... and China!
24. Go up to the Drum Tower and to that of the Bell, In the heart of the city.
25. Returns: It is a city with many surprises!
Do you have little time but want to make the most of Beijing? Check out this 7-hour tour, which takes you to tour the main tourist points of the city. It is a very good option if you only have a day (or two) in Beijing.
