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Beijing & the Great Wall

📷 张瑜 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Forbidden City, hutong alleys and walks on the Great Wall.

Beijing was the seat of emperors for centuries: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and old hutong lanes. Restored and wild sections of the Great Wall like Mutianyu lie within a two-hour drive; Peking duck is a must.

Known for

  • History
  • Culture
  • City
  • Architecture
Travel guide on Wikivoyage ↗

Best time to visit

The best months for Beijing & the Great Wall are April, May, September and October.

Suggested route

5 nights across 2 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.

  1. 1Beijing · 4 nights
  2. 2Chengde · 1 night