TripSmithBeijing
A curated guide to Beijing, China: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Temple of Heaven 4.6★ (3,700 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Summer Palace 4.6★ (9,800 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Forbidden City 4.6★ (2,700 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- The Palace Museum 4.6★ (17,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Great Wall of China 4.4★ (19,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Beihai Park 4.5★ (1,700 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Great Wall of Badaling 4.6★ (1,500 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Jingshan Park 4.6★ (1,400 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Maison FLO 5.0★ (10 reviews) · French
- Alley Cafe 4.7★ (61 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Voyage Coffee 4.7★ (46 reviews) · Coffee shop
- TRB Hutong 4.6★ (42 reviews) · French
- Alba Cafe 4.3★ (35 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Berrybeans 4.3★ (22 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Starbucks Coffee 4.2★ (96 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Maan Coffee 4.2★ (49 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- Revolution 5.0★ (8 reviews) · Bar
- Swing 4.9★ (15 reviews) · Bar
- Beers 89 4.7★ (29 reviews) · Bar
- 爱尔兰酒吧 4.6★ (63 reviews) · Bar
- 鲜啤吧Beersmith Gastropub 4.4★ (37 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Temple of Heaven
- Afternoon: The Palace Museum
- Dinner: Maison FLO
- Nightcap: Revolution
Day 2
- Morning: Summer Palace
- Afternoon: Great Wall of China
- Dinner: Alley Cafe
- Nightcap: Swing
Day 3
- Morning: Forbidden City
- Afternoon: Beihai Park
- Dinner: Voyage Coffee
- Nightcap: Beers 89
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Beijing?
With 21 notable sights and 10 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.