A complex of Taoist buildings. Most notable spots are: the Hall of Prayer (no nails were used in the construction!) and the Imperial Vault of Heaven, surrounded by the equally impressive Echo Wall.
Built during the Ming Dynasty, the Forbidden City's crimson pavilions will take a couple of hours to walk around at least. Climb up the hill at Jingshan Park for a good view of the city.
One of the largest Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries in the world. In the heart of busy Bejing, slow down and reflect on how awesome it is to wander such a historical and spiritual place!
Be ready to walk. Getting there is quite easy. There are visitor information kiosk all over this park. There's a food market right at the very end when you feel hungry.
Good breakfast buffet serving chinese, western and a large selection of fruits and cornflakes
Ditch the temples and take in some more recent culture at the Dashanzi Art District, a huge area of the city devoted to modern Chinese art. Buy or just browse.
Breathtaking view of the entire Forbidden City from above. Go on a clear day and check out CBD skyline too. Best 2RMB you'll spend.
Hiking shoes. Water. Snacks. TOILET PAPER. If you're walking the great wall, you'll need all of those. #trustme
If you want to really experience Chinese culture and history, then this is the place to visit. On Chinese holidays, be prepared to literally jostle half of China in already crowded premises.
Everything! Super-fresh cucumber juice, great mashed potatoes with smoked duck, mozzarella and jalapeños but the ginseng tiramisu is the real show-stopper
Great wines, great Japanese food. Small but very warming. Service good. The night I've been had great Brazilian music. I recommend!
It's really quite impressive entering this place. You can't believe it's down this dead end alley!
Truly a great place for traditional Beijing food. Good atmosphere, excellent service.
Everything is incredible, though the rack of lamb comes with my highest recommendations. Consider holding off on desert, as it was the one lapse, and they bring out confections free of charge.
Consistently wins restaurant awards yet remains the most unpretentious restaurant in Sanlitun. Best business lunch, great happy hour, changing dinner menu and a smart choice for weekend brunch.
Come on the weekends for great brunches. Sit outside for great views of Qianmen, the old gate nearby. Read more.
If you are craving Peking Duck then this restaurant is for you. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and tableside carving keeps visitors coming back again and again.
Lovely decor. Food is pretty good too. Love the thousand year old eggs with roasted peppers....sea bass filets great with the Sichuan chili oil....:-)
Originally invented in the imperial kitchens, Peking Duck is available across the capital. One of its best high-end interpretations can be found at Duck de Chine (00 86 10 6501 8881).
When it ordering a burger, it is possible to swap the regular French fries for those of the sweet potato kind. You can also ask for a side salad instead of French fries.
