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The Ultimate Beijing Bucket List

Explore Beijing's imperial history, folk hutong culture and art scene at the 798 with the company of English-speaking experts.

The 7 Best Guided Tours in Beijing

Any literature lover visiting Beijing should explore these landmarks, memorials, and libraries.

The Top Literary Landmarks To Visit In Beijing

Discover the best of what Beijing has to offer with this busy travellers' guide to the bustling metropolis

A 24 Hour Guide to Experiencing Beijing

We list the 11 reasons why you should visit Beijing over Tokyo in 2017.

11 Reasons Why You Should Visit Beijing Over Tokyo

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The 10 Best Airbnbs in Beijing

The 8 Best Hotels in Beijing, China

Symbols of an imperial past and monuments to a high-tech future collide in China's capital

Beijing, China’s sprawling capital city, is where the country’s long history of dynastic rule meets its ambition to become a high-tech giant. This dynamic plays out in the city’s architecture; ultra-modern structures built for the 2008 Olympics jar with the temples, palaces and hutongs (narrow alleyways) that have defined Beijing for centuries. With six UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Temple of Heaven and the enormous complex of palaces that make up the Forbidden City, Beijing thrums with imperial history. Many visitors use it as a base from which to explore the Great Wall of China; Badaling, the most frequented and best-known section of the wall, is within easy reach of the city.

Introducing Beijing

It might be the epicentre of Chinese history, but today Beijing is the country’s capital of cool. Former brothels are now stylish coffee shops, traditional hutongs house tiki bars and microbreweries, and a revolving carousel of works at the achingly trendy 798 Art Zone places the city comfortably at the forefront of modern Chinese art. While new restaurants routinely pop up all over, the best of Beijing’s cuisine can be sampled at its old-school hotpot and Peking-duck restaurants. As China’s cultural capital, Beijing also serves up a superb showcase of traditional entertainment, including Peking-opera playhouses and breathtaking acrobatic shows at Chaoyang Theatre.

Beijing culture

Rebuilding Beijing - The Rebirth of the Hutong

Liu Bolin - the Invisible Man

One of the world's toughest marathons is raced (up 20,000 steps) along China's Great Wall.

The Great Wall Marathon

Resurgence of Folk Art and Religion in China: The Miaofeng Shan Temple Fair

Li Hongbo Is Pursuing Peace Through Paper Art

A Postcard From Beijing - Summer Palace

Beijing Location Page

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Food & Drink

Bremen's coffee history is as rich as their roasts. Read our five picks for the best cup in town.

Europe

Germany

The Best Coffee Shops In Bremen, Germany

Make the best of a spare weekend in Bremen by visiting one of these exciting locations. 

The Best Weekend Getaways from Bremen, Germany

From North Sea beaches and moorlands to Renaissance palaces and medieval towns. Here's a list of the best day trips from Bremen

The Best Day Trips From Bremen

From beautiful North Sea islands to cultural hubs in the area – we've compiled a list of the best weekend trips from Bremen.

The Best Weekend Trips from Bremen, Germany

Make the most of a free day in Bremen by branching out to one of the charming nearby towns.

The Best Day Trips from Bremen, Germany

Venture outside of Bremen's historic center and experience the lively district of Findorff, complete with parks and museums aplenty.

The Top Things To Do And See In Findorff, Bremen

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