Flights from Singapore to Beijing (BJS)

Walk through grand courtyards and ornate halls in this vast palace complex at the heart of Beijing’s old imperial axis.

Stand in one of the world’s largest public squares, framed by monumental architecture and a strong sense of national history.

Visit the striking circular temple complex and watch locals practising music, dance, and traditional games in the surrounding park.

Take a day trip to walk restored sections of the Great Wall, with sweeping views over rolling hills and rugged countryside.

Explore lakeside pavilions, painted corridors, and hilltop viewpoints in this former royal retreat in north-west Beijing.

Admire intricate timber halls, courtyards, and decorative details in one of Beijing’s most atmospheric historic temple complexes.

Stroll through former factory blocks now filled with galleries, street art, design shops, and contemporary cafés.

The Beijing Subway is usually the fastest way to cross the city, supported by plentiful buses and taxis for shorter hops. For a different view, try a bicycle or rickshaw ride through hutong neighbourhoods, then walk the last few blocks to explore at your own pace.

You see everyday life in parks at dawn, in bustling hutong lanes, and along older commercial streets lined with long-standing shops. Cultural venues range from traditional opera and acrobatics theatres to modern galleries and performance spaces.

Escape the pace of the ring roads in large parks such as Beihai Park or the grounds around the Summer Palace, best enjoyed in the soft light of early morning or late afternoon. In the evenings, quieter lakeside areas and tree-lined streets offer a calm urban stroll.

Seek out neighbourhood streets and traditional snack shops for classic northern Chinese dishes and small bites, especially in older hutong areas around popular historic sites.

Contemporary malls and mixed-use districts house everything from quick noodle bars to modern bistros, often with menus that span regional Chinese and international flavours so you can share and sample several dishes.

For special occasions, you can book restaurants with views over lakes, restored courtyards, or the modern skyline, pairing refined menus with memorable cityscapes.

Major shopping centres bring together international labels, local designers, cinemas, and dining, turning them into full-day lifestyle stops where you can browse, eat, and relax in one place.

Smaller streets and specialist markets are good for souvenirs, handicrafts, and local design pieces, especially around older commercial districts and creative quarters such as the 798 area.

After dark, illuminated shopping streets and late-opening malls create a lively atmosphere for an evening stroll and browsing, supported by the metro and plentiful taxis for an easy ride back to your hotel.