Why go
- Capital city of China.
- Served by Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
History
Beijing, previously romanized as Peking, is the capital city of China. With more than 21.8 million residents, it is the world's most populous national capital city, as well as China's second-largest city by urban area, after Shanghai. It is located in Northern China and is governed as a provincial-level direct-administered municipality with 16 municipal districts. Beijing is mostly surrounded by Hebei Province and neighbors Tianjin Municipality to the southeast; together, the three divisions form the Jing-Jin-Ji cluster.
Where to stay
China, Beijing, Chaoyang, Chaoyangmen Outer St, 1号京广中心 邮政编码: 100020 · rosewoodhotels.com
China, Beijing, Chaoyang, 建国门外大街永安东里 · fairmont.com
18 Xuanwumenwai Street, Xicheng District, China, 100052 · marriott.com
No.1, 10 Caochang Alley, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100005
92 Jinbao St, Dongdan, Beijing, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100005 · legendalehotel.com.cn
No.1 WangFuJing Street, Beijing, China, 100006 · thepuxuan.com
China, Bei Jing Shi, Dongcheng, 王府井东街8号 邮政编码: 100006 · hilton.com.cn
1 Guanghua Rd, Guomao, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100020 · shangri-la.com
88 Dengshikou Ave, 东单 Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100006 · sunworldhotel.com.cn
2 Huayuan St, 西单 Xicheng District, Beijing, China, 100032 · panpacific.com
2 Chaoyangmen N Ave, Dongsi Subdistrict, Beijing, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100027 · swissotel.cn
9 Jiannei Ave, Dongcheng, China, 100005 · bthhotels.com
3 Qianmen E St, Dongcheng, China, 100006 · capitalhotel.com.cn
China, Beijing, Xicheng District, 宣武门内大街6号 邮政编码: 100031 · accorhotels.com
China, Beijing, Xicheng District, Meishi St, 21号 邮政编码: 100031 · hotel.muji.com
61 E 3rd Ring Middle Rd, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100022 · marriott.com
57 Wangfujing Ave, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100006 · marriott.com
China, Beijing, Dongcheng, 东长安街33号 邮政编码: 100004 · nuohotel.com
53 Dong An Men Street, Dong Cheng Qu, China, 100010
24 Songshu St, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, 100009
35 E Chang'an St, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100006
China, Beijing, Dongcheng, 王府井大街241号 邮政编码: 100077
18 Lishi Hu Tong, Dongsi Subdistrict, Beijing, Dong Cheng Qu, Beijing, China, 100010
Dongcheng, China, 100051
189 Dongsi S St, Dongcheng, Beijing, Beijing Area China, 100010
China, Beijing, Dongcheng, 建国门内大街建国门内大街甲18号 邮政编码: 100005
50 Wangfujing Ave, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100006
97 Jinbao St, Dongdan, Beijing, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100005
17 Jiannei Ave, Dongdan, Beijing, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100005
7 Jian Guo Men South Avenue Dongcheng Di, Beijing, China, 100005
China, Beijing, Xicheng District, Fuchengmen Outer St, 阜成门外大街甲9号 邮政编码: 100037
2 Wangfujing Ave, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100006
1 Chongwenmen W St, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100005
No. 95, Baochao Hutong, Gulou E Ave, Beijing, China, 100019
19 Zhushikou E St, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100051
WC87+M95, Tian'an Building A, Hualong Street, Nan Heyan Street, Beijing, China, 100006
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Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · Wikipedia: zh:老舍茶馆 · laosheteahouse.com
Russian, Restaurant · Wikipedia: en:Moscow Restaurant · 135
Chinese, Restaurant · Beijing Duck Restaurant Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 3号楼 团结湖北口 · dadongdadong.com
Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · 中国连锁冰淇淋与茶饮品牌，提供高性价比的现制饮品 Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning
Chicken, Burger, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · order.kfc.com.cn
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 100027 · mcdonalds.com.cn
Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · L4-01 Chongwenmen M-Cube No. 1 Chongwenmen Wai Street, 崇文门外街道, 100005 · bluefrog.com.cn
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · starbucks.com.cn
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 12 太阳宫中路, 北京市
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 安慧里2区4号楼 慧忠路, 100101
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 76 左安门内大街 · yos.com.cn
Steak House, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:30 · 22 光华路 · bmbeijing.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
Tea, Cake, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Tea/Cake cafe · m.holiland.com
International, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 58 雍和宫大街 · cafedelaposte.net
Brunch, Cafe · Opening hours: Irregular hours Features: air conditioning · 38 箭厂胡同, Beijing, 100007 · wujinbeijing.raniaho.com
Coffee, Beer, Bar, Cocktail, Cake, Chinese Rice, Pasta, Cafe · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · 3 南下洼子胡同, 北京, 100010
Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 20 金台路金台里
French, Coffee Shop, Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-20:30 · 东直门外大街
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-02:00 · 25 Donggong Jie
Curry, Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Swedish, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Cake & Bread, Cafe · Cake & Bread cafe
Jiaozi, Restaurant · Jiaozi restaurant
Taiwanese, Ice Cream · Taiwanese ice cream
German, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Dumplings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:30
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00 - 22:00 · The Hidden City, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Beijing, 100027
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Regional, Breakfast, Grill, Asian, Local, Chinese, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: vegan options
Breakfast, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Dumpling, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-02:00
Iranian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-26:00 · 1-3 工人体育场北路, 北京市
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 1-2 工人体育场北路, 北京市
Buffet, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-08:50,11:00-13:00,17:00-19:00
山西菜, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-22:00
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · eataliagroup.com
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Airports
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) 25 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 81 airlines (Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines…) · direct flights to 206 destinations incl. Hangzhou, INC, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 81 airlines, 206 direct destinations
- Air China CA (737-800, A321, 330, 737, A330-300, A320…) · 144 routes: Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Baotou, Bayannur, Beihai, Busan, Cairo*, Changcha, Changchun, Changzhou, Chaoyang, Chengdu, Chiang Mai, Chicago*, Chifeng, Chongju*, Chongqing, Copenhagen*, Dalian, Dandong, Daqing, Datong, Dayong, Dazhou, Delhi, Dongsheng, Dubai, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Fuyang, Fuzhou, Ganzhou, Geneva, Guangyuan, Guangzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Haikou, Hailar, Hami … +104 more
- Shenzhen Airlines ZH (737, A320, 330, 737-800, 777, A319…) · 83 routes: Baotou*, Bayannur*, Beihai*, Changcha*, Changchun*, Changzhou*, Chaoyang*, Chengdu, Chifeng*, Chongqing*, Dalian, Dandong*, Daqing*, Datong*, Dayong*, Dazhou*, Dongsheng*, Fuyang*, Fuzhou*, Ganzhou*, Guangyuan*, Guangzhou*, Guilin*, Guiyang*, Haikou*, Hailar*, Hami*, Hangzhou*, Harbin*, Hefei, Hohhot*, Huangshan*, Huangyan*, INC*, Jiamusi*, Jian*, Jingdezhen*, Kunming*, Lanzhou*, Lhasa* … +43 more
- Hainan Airlines HU (737-800, A320, A330-300, 787, 330, A330-200…) · 59 routes: Abu Dhabi*, Alma-ata, Bangkok, Baotou, Berlin, Brussels, Busan*, Changcha, Changchun, Changzhi, Chengdu, Chicago, Chongqing, Dalian, Dongying, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Haikou, Hailar, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hohhot, Hong Kong, INC, Jiamusi, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, Kunming, Lanzhou, Male, Manzhouli, Moscow, Mudanjiang, Nanchang, Nanning, Ninbo, Novosibirsk, Phuket … +19 more
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A321, A320, A319, 737-800, A330-300, 330…) · 54 routes: Amsterdam, Anshan, Baishan, Changcha, Changchun, Changde, Changzhi, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Daqing, Dayong, Detroit*, Fuzhou*, Ganzhou, Guangzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Haikou, Hangzhou, Hanoi*, Harbin, Hong Kong, INC, Islamabad*, Kunming, Nanchong, Nanning, Ninbo, Quanzhou*, Sanya, Seattle*, Seoul, Seoul, Shanghai, Shanghai, Shantou, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Tashkent … +14 more
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, A321, A330-300, A319, 737, 737-800…) · 40 routes: Changchun, Changzhou, Cheju, Dalian, Detroit*, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hefei, Huai An, INC, Jining, Jixi, Kunming, Lanzhou, Lianyungang, Lijiang, Linyi, Luoyang, Luzhou, Nanchang, Nanjing, Ninbo, Paris*, Qianjiang, Qingdao, Saipan, Seattle*, Shanghai, Shanghai, Shenyang*, Taiyuan, Tokyo*, Tokyo*, Tongliao, Wenzhou, Wuhan, Wuxi, Xi'an, Xining, Yantai
- Japan Air System JD (A319, A320) · 11 routes: Erenhot, Haikou, Hailar, Hangzhou, Hohhot, Jixi, Lanzhou, Lijiang, Qingdao, Xiamen, Yichang
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320, A330-300, 737-800) · 10 routes: Irkutsk, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, Moscow, Novosibirsk, St. Petersburg, Ulan-ude, Vladivostok, Yakutsk, Yekaterinburg
- All Nippon Airways NH (737-800, A320, A330-200, 737, 767-300, 787-8) · 9 routes: Chengdu*, Dalian*, Nagoya*, Okinawa*, Osaka, Sapporo*, Shanghai*, Tokyo, Tokyo
- United Airlines UA (777-300, 777, 330, 747-400) · 8 routes: Chicago, Honolulu*, Houston*, Los Angeles*, New York*, Newark, San Francisco, Washington
- Xiamen Airlines MF (737) · 7 routes: Changcha, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Quanzhou, Wuyishan, Xiamen, Zhoushan
- Shandong Airlines SC (737-800, 737) · 6 routes: Chongqing, INC, Jinan, Jiujiang, Qingdao, Yantai
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321, A330-300, A320) · 5 routes: Busan, Chongju, Muan, Seoul, Seoul
- Canadian National Airways CN (737-800) · 5 routes: Guilin, Hailar, Harbin, INC, Mudanjiang
- Korean Air KE (A330-300, 777-200, A330-200, 747-400, 777-300) · 4 routes: Busan, Cheju, Seoul, Seoul
- Sichuan Airlines 3U (A320, A321, A319, 330) · 4 routes: Chengdu, Chongqing, Wanxian, Zhongwei
- US Airways US (777-300, 777) · 4 routes: Chicago, Los Angeles*, New York*, San Francisco*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (330, A340-600, A380) · 3 routes: Duesseldorf*, Frankfurt, Munich
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A330-300, 737, 777-300ER) · 2 routes: Khabarovsk, Moscow
- Air Astana KC (A320) · 2 routes: Alma-ata, Tselinograd
- Air Berlin AB (330, A330-200) · 2 routes: Berlin*, Nagoya*
- Air Canada AC (777-300ER, 330) · 2 routes: Toronto, Vancouver
- American Airlines AA (777, 787) · 2 routes: Chicago, Seattle*
- Cargo Plus Aviation 8L (737, 737-800) · 2 routes: Kunming, Luxi
- China Airlines CI (A330-300, 747-400) · 2 routes: Kaohsiung, Taipei
- Delta Air Lines DL (777, 76W) · 2 routes: Detroit, Seattle
- Etihad Airways EY (A330-200) · 2 routes: Abu Dhabi, Nagoya
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (767, 737-800) · 2 routes: Tokyo, Tokyo
- Pakistan International Airlines PK (310) · 2 routes: Islamabad, Tokyo
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (A330-300, A340-300) · 2 routes: Copenhagen, Stockholm*
- Shanghai Airlines FM (757, 737-800) · 2 routes: Hangzhou, Shanghai
- TAM Brazilian Airlines JJ (330, 777-300) · 2 routes: Madrid, Paris
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (330, 777-300) · 2 routes: London, London*
- Air Algerie AH (330) · 1 route: Algier
- Air Foyle GS (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Anqing
- Air France AF (777-200, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Paris
- Air Koryo JS (A81, T20) · 1 route: Pyongyang
- Air Macau NX (A319, A320, A321) · 1 route: Macau
- Air Mauritius MK (A340-300) · 1 route: Plaisance
- Air New Zealand NZ (330) · 1 route: Shanghai*
- AirAsia X D7 (330) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Aircompany Yakutia R3 (737-700) · 1 route: Yakutsk
- Albanian Airlines LV (767-300) · 1 route: Male
- Alitalia AZ (A330-200) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Austrian Airlines OS (767-300, 767) · 1 route: Vienna*
- Azerbaijan Airlines J2 (340) · 1 route: Baku
- British Airways BA (747-400) · 1 route: London
- Brussels Airlines SN (330) · 1 route: Brussels*
- Cathay Pacific CX (A320, A321, A330-300, A340-300, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Dragonair KA (A320, A321, A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Egyptair MS (330) · 1 route: Cairo
- El Al Israel Airlines LY (767-300) · 1 route: Tel-aviv
- Emirates EK (A380, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Dubai
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (777-200LR) · 1 route: Addis Ababa
- EVA Air BR (747-400, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Taipei
- Finnair AY (A330-300) · 1 route: Helsinki
- Garuda Indonesia GA (A330-300) · 1 route: Jakarta
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (A330-200) · 1 route: Honolulu
- Hong Kong Airlines HX (A320, A330-200, A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Iran Air IR (74L) · 1 route: Tehran
- Juneyao Airlines HO (A320) · 1 route: Shanghai
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (74M) · 1 route: Amsterdam
- LOT Polish Airlines LO (787-8) · 1 route: Warsaw
- Malaysia Airlines MH (A330-300) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines OM (737) · 1 route: Ulan Bator
- NordStar Airlines Y7 (737-800) · 1 route: Krasnoyarsk
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Qantas QF (A330-200) · 1 route: Nanjing
- Qatar Airways QR (777-300ER) · 1 route: Doha
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A330-300, 777-200, 777-300, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Singapore
- South African Airways SA (A340-300) · 1 route: Johannesburg
- SriLankan Airlines UL (A330-200) · 1 route: Colombo
- Swiss International Air Lines LX (A330-300) · 1 route: Zurich
- TAAG Angola Airlines DT (777-200) · 1 route: Luanda
- Thai Airways International TG (330, 777-300) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Transaero Airlines UN (767-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- Turkish Airlines TK (777-300ER) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Ural Airlines U6 (A320) · 1 route: Yekaterinburg
- Uzbekistan Airways HY (767-400, 767) · 1 route: Tashkent
- Vietnam Airlines VN (A321, 777) · 1 route: Hanoi
- Virgin Express TV (A319) · 1 route: INC
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) 46 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Beijing Nanjiao Airport 48 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) 15 km to the centre
Beijing, 11, CN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (China Eastern Airlines, China United) · direct flights to 40 destinations incl. Anshun, Baotou, Bijie, Changcha, Changzhi… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 40 direct destinations
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737, 737-700) · 40 routes: Anshun*, Baotou*, Bijie*, Changcha*, Changzhi*, Changzhou*, Chengdu*, Chifeng*, Chizhou*, Chongqing*, Datong*, Dongsheng*, Foshan*, Guangzhou*, Hailar*, Harbin*, Hohhot*, Jinchuan*, Lianyungang*, Linyi*, Manzhouli*, Nanchang*, Nanyang*, Ninbo*, Qingyang*, Qiqihar*, Quzhou*, Shanghai*, Shenzhen*, Ulanhot*, Wenzhou*, Wuhai*, Xiamen*, Xiangfan*, Xilinhot*, Xingyi*, Yan'an*, Yulin*, Zhanjiang*, Zhoushan*
- China United KN (737, 737-700) · 40 routes: Anshun, Baotou, Bijie, Changcha, Changzhi, Changzhou, Chengdu, Chifeng, Chizhou, Chongqing, Datong, Dongsheng, Foshan, Guangzhou, Hailar, Harbin, Hohhot, Jinchuan, Lianyungang, Linyi, Manzhouli, Nanchang, Nanyang, Ninbo, Qingyang, Qiqihar, Quzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ulanhot, Wenzhou, Wuhai, Xiamen, Xiangfan, Xilinhot, Xingyi, Yan'an, Yulin, Zhanjiang, Zhoushan
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Zhuozhou Airport 61 km to the centre
Baoding, 13, CN
Gaobeidian Airport 72 km to the centre
Baoding, 13, CN
Getting there by ferry
展览馆码头
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre
动物园码头
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre
燕莎码头
Ferry terminal · 6.6 km from the centre
Ziyuwan Pier
Ferry terminal · 7.3 km from the centre
蓝港码头
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre
游船码头
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
North Bank - East Bank
Ferry route
North Bank - Jade Island
Ferry route
East Bank - Jade Island
Ferry route
亮马河游船（燕莎码头-蓝港码头）
Ferry route
颐和园-紫竹院-动物园 摆渡船
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PEK has direct flights to 206 destinations on 81 airlines (incl. Hangzhou, INC, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 展览馆码头, 5.1 km); routes include North Bank - East Bank, North Bank - Jade Island, East Bank - Jade Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Beijing. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing