Your Beijing Holiday
When a city getaway is calling, answer it with a holiday package to Beijing. The neighbourhood of Xicheng, which is good for nightlife, dining and views, makes a fantastic base for your adventures. Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Wangfujing Street are just a few of the sights worth visiting during your trip to Beijing. Expedia will help you escape your daily routine. Tailor your holiday to Beijing to match your travel style, whatever that may be.
Beijing Essential Information
Language | Mandarin |
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Currency | Chinese renminbis |
Local Welcome | Nǐ hǎo |
Local Goodbye | Zàijiàn |
Closest Airport | Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) |
Population | 11,716,600 |
Max Temp Winter | 2ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 32ºC |
Top Sights | Forbidden City, Summer Palace and The Palace Museum |
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Downtown Beijing
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Intime Lotte Department Store while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.
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Forbidden City
This formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
Great Wall of China
You can find out about the history of Huairou with a visit to Great Wall of China. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.
Unmissable things to do in Beijing
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