Beijing travel guide
Beijing Tourism | Beijing Guide
You're Going to Love Beijing
With a population of 11.72 million, Beijing is the largest city in Beijing, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beijing has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Beijing
Tours
Other activities
Where to Eat in Beijing
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rive Gauche - The PuXuan Hotel and Spa (1 Wangfujing Street) and TRB Hutong (# 23 Shatan North Street) are great picks.
When to visit Beijing
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Beijing in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 8.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Beijing, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Beijing
Plane
Beijing is served by 2 airports: Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX). The closest to downtown Beijing is Beijing Capital Airport, which is located 25 km from the city center. Further away is Beijing Daxing Intl, 44 km from the center of Beijing. The shortest flight to Beijing from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 13h 35m.
Train
Located 7 km from the city center, Beijing Beijing West Railway Station is the busiest station in Beijing. Another popular train station is Beijing Beijing Railway Station, located 2.2 km from the center.
Bus
Beijing’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.
Airports near Beijing
Airlines serving Beijing
Where to stay in Beijing
From 5-star hotels such as the The Westin Beijing Financial Street to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Beijing Dongzhimen, Beijing offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Happy Dragon Alley Hotel-In The City Cen and 7 Days Inn Beijing Liujiayao Subway Station Branch. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Beijing, with prices from $19 to $361 per night. Chaoyang is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Beijing are about 27% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Haidian - In Beijing’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Gloria Plaza Hotel Dongsheng, Vision Hotel and Holiday Inn Beijing Chang An West, An IHG Hotel.
Chaoyang - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Jianguo Hotel, Park Hyatt Beijing and Fairmont Beijing. The average nightly price for a double room in Chaoyang is $26.
Where to stay in popular areas of Beijing
Most booked hotels in Beijing
Renting a car in Beijing
Renting a car in Beijing costs $47 per day, on average, or $188 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Beijing (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Beijing, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.