Flights from Thailand to Beijing (BJS)

Discover Beijing

Discover Beijing

Why visit Beijing?

Beijing blends imperial landmarks, broad boulevards, and emerging creative districts into one dynamic capital. You experience both ancient courtyards and bold modern architecture in a single day.

What to expect

You find grand avenues, hutong alleyways, leafy parks, and world-renowned museums, all linked by a wide-reaching metro. The city moves at a confident pace, yet there are many quiet corners to pause and observe daily life.

Plan your trip

Beijing is a hub for exploring the Great Wall, northern China, and high-speed rail links across the country. Allow time for both headline sights and slow walks through historic neighbourhoods to feel the city more fully.

Top sights in Beijing

Forbidden City

Walk through vast courtyards, intricate halls, and ornate gates in this sprawling former imperial palace at the heart of Beijing.

Tiananmen Square

Stand on one of the world’s largest public squares, framed by monumental buildings and offering a powerful sense of scale and history.

Great Wall at Mutianyu or Badaling

Take a day trip to a restored section of the Great Wall, where watchtowers, forested ridges, and sweeping views create memorable walks.

Temple of Heaven Park

Visit the iconic circular hall, then watch locals practising music, dance, and tai chi in the surrounding cypress-filled park.

Summer Palace

Stroll lakeside walkways, climb pavilions, and cross painted corridors in this former royal retreat set around Kunming Lake.

Houhai and the hutongs

Explore narrow alleys lined with courtyard homes, small bars, and independent shops around the lakes of Houhai and neighbouring hutongs.

798 Art District

Discover contemporary galleries, outdoor installations, and design boutiques set in former factory buildings in this creative quarter.

Experience Beijing’s everyday rhythm

Getting around

The Beijing Metro is the quickest way to cross the city, with signs and announcements in English and Mandarin. Taxis and ride-hailing apps help for late-night returns or shorter hops, while walking or cycling through hutongs gives you a closer look at daily life.

Local life & culture

In parks and squares, you see people exercising, playing cards, and rehearsing music from early morning. Traditional courtyard neighbourhoods sit beside modern business districts, and you can watch everything from opera performances to contemporary theatre and live music.

Where to unwind

Escape to leafy parks such as Jingshan Park for hilltop views over the Forbidden City, or stroll around the lakes at Beihai and Houhai around sunset. Further out, the Summer Palace and city green belts offer long, peaceful walks beside the water.

A taste of Beijing

Street food & local specialties

Try local favourites such as roast duck and savoury pancakes in long-established restaurants and busy neighbourhood streets. Areas around Wangfujing and lively hutongs offer small eateries and snacks that showcase Beijing’s bold, comforting flavours.

Casual & modern dining hubs

Shopping and business districts host food courts, cafés, and relaxed restaurants serving regional Chinese dishes and international cuisines. Menus often feature sharing plates, making it easy to sample several flavours in one meal with friends or family.

Signature & scenic dining

For a special evening, choose restaurants with skyline views, courtyard settings, or lakefront terraces. Many feature refined presentations of classic dishes and curated wine lists, creating a memorable setting for celebrations or business dinners.

Retail therapy in Beijing

Malls & lifestyle hubs

Central districts feature large malls with international brands, cinemas, and family-friendly entertainment under one roof. You can pair shopping with cafés, beauty services, and indoor activities, making them convenient places to spend an afternoon.

Markets & local crafts

Smaller markets and side streets host stalls and boutiques selling calligraphy, tea, textiles, and design pieces. Browse for souvenirs and gifts in traditional-style shopping streets and neighbourhoods known for independent makers.

Evening retail scene

After dark, main shopping streets and some markets stay bright and busy, with illuminated façades and extended opening hours. Metro links and taxis make it straightforward to reach these areas in the evening and return to your hotel comfortably.

Best time to visit Beijing

Spring shoulder season (April to May) brings mild days around 15–22°C (59–72°F) and blooming parks, ideal for sightseeing. Summer peak season (June to August) is hot, often 25–32°C (77–90°F), with many festivals and school holidays. Autumn shoulder season (September to October) offers clear skies and comfortable temperatures of 12–20°C (54–68°F), with colourful foliage at city parks and the Great Wall. Winter low season (November to March) is cold and dry, typically from -5 to 5°C (23–41°F), with quieter attractions and crisp days for bundled-up walks.

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