Beijing (Nanyuan Airport) (NAY) Transfers

The 400,000 square metres large area is the key historic centre of Beijing. It was here that the former Communist Party leader, Mao Zedong, declared the founding of the People’s Republic of China on 1...

Built by Emperor Yongle in the early 15th century, the 720,000 square metres of Forbidden City was home to the imperial household. It was opened to the public in 1949. The well-preserved area boasts m...

The Summer Palace is a 220-hector imperial garden. The idea was to rebuild a classic view of southern China so that the emperors, as well as the royal families, could enjoy a different atmosphere with...

This enormous park was built in the early 15th century, around the same time the Forbidden City was constructed. The park hosts several intriguing buildings. In the north of the park, a stone carved s...

Originally built in 1694 as the residence of the Yongzheng Emperor, this complex of beautifully designed buildings was transformed into a Tibetan Buddhist Temple in the mid-18th century. The Falun Dia...

This well-known modern art centre is based inside a defunct, 1950s concrete factory with works of artists from all over the world. It features photographic exhibitions, video installations, sculptures...

This street is a must for antique-hunters: be it Chinese paintings, ancient books, calligraphy brushes or ink stones you are sure to find it in Liulichang. A favourite among calligraphers and scholars...

Undoubtedly one of the world’s top tourism destinations, the Great Wall is a stunning monument stretching over 5,000 kilometres. When in Beijing, the most convenient place to view the wall is from Bad...

Enjoy a performance of acrobatics at the Chaoyang Theatre which was built in 1984. The program contains tricks with cycling and chairs and other magical Chinese stunts. This spectacular show lasts for...

Beihai Park is one of the oldest and largest ancient imperial gardens in China which is located in the city centre, and one of its best-preserved parks. It has over 1,000 years of history and is locat...

For adrenaline-pumping rides, head over to this theme park which opened its doors in 2006. It consists of 6 themed zones, in total 40 rides, an IMAX theatre complex and a shopping complex. This is a v...

National Museum of China (NMC) is one of the largest museums in the world. It focuses on both history and art. You will find NMC on the east side of Tiananmen Square, and you can easily spend a whole ...

Beijing Aquarium is the biggest inland aquarium in the world, located inside the Beijing zoo. It consists of seven exhibition halls with thousands of marine species, presenting also endangered creatur...

Take a stroll around this lake and around the narrow streets behind the lake, where you will find interesting shops with Chinese arts and crafts. There are plenty of restaurants around the lake where ...

Beijing Capital Museum was formally open to the public in 1981, and the Confucian Temple was its original site. In order to accommodate a larger collection, a new museum was built in December 2001. Th...

Yuanmingyuan is a place steeped in myth. It was allegedly the most wonderous and luxurious imperial garden in Chinese history, with exotic animals wandering the park and rare flowers everywhere, dotte...

Nan Luogu Xiang is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Beijing and the best-preserved hutong area. This large-scale and complex checker-board patterned structure remains unchanged since the Ming dynas...

The park was built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The Beijing National Stadium the "Nest" and "Water Cube" are located inside the park, and it is also the greatest green space in Beijing.

Dashilan used to be the busiest suburban commercial area, and one of those most steeped in history. This traditional market is kept as it once was; some of the longest-standing brand boutiques started...

Set up more than 90 years ago by royal chefs, the Fangshan serves Chinese dishes such as Beijing Duck and other specialities of the Chinese Imperial cuisine. It is based inside a grand mansion in a be...

China Grill serves international cuisine with the best meat, fish and seafood. Here you will find Beijing-style breakfast dishes including lunch and dinner as well as a great wine selection and 360-de...

Nobu serves a new-style luxury Japanese Cuisine permeated with South American flavours. Try their marvellous signature dishes or local specialities like rock shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce, sa...

Have some authentic Chaozhou and Cantonese cuisine on a floating fishing boat. The Old Dock Restaurant has won the “Chinese Tourism Industry’s Landmark Gold Prize” for its rustic design and romantic a...

Gonin Byakusho Japanese Restaurant is a dining room in a five-star hotel serving kaiseki ryori (a traditional dish of Japanese cuisine), teppanyaki (a cooking style with an iron griddle, where dishes ...

Located in a Siheyuan (a courtyard house, the most iconic type of Chinese historic architecture in Beijing), Xi He Ya Ju serves traditional Chinese cuisine. Their most famous dishes are Peking duck, C...

This is a Chinese-style fast food chain-restaurant, with more than 60 stores in Beijing, many of them open 24 hours. It has a simple yet chic interior design and serves up delicious dim sum, dumplings...

A vegetarian restaurant opened in 1922. This well-known and historic place offers Chinese vegetarian food at a reasonable price: steam buns with veggies, Chinese lamb skewers (fake meat), and Buddha's...

Yu restaurant has seven private dining chambers and a tea bar attended to by a tea master as a complement to a delicious dinner. If you cannot decide what to have, ask the staff and they will be more ...

This popular small restaurant is located in an alley that may be difficult to find, but definitely worth seeking out. It features an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs cook good Chinese food. ...

For contemporary European cuisine and high-quality service, head over to restaurant TRB. This is a real gem, a beautiful courtyard restaurant with elegant decor. The wine list has a huge selection of ...

Enjoy the finest slices of Wagyu beef at this award-winning steakhouse. On the menu, you will find the finest organic steaks and seafood dishes which are carefully prepared by the highly skilled chefs...

There are 30 Haidilao Hot Pot restaurants in Beijing. This restaurant is known for its good service and tasty food and is a great place to have hotpot. The atmosphere can be described as lively and wa...

The restaurant is very beautifully decorated with a genuine "hutong" feeling and is located at the bottom of the Peninsula Hotel. The professional staff serves high-class Cantonese food like dim sum a...

At this chain restaurant, you can eat tasty Italian food. One of the restaurants is located in the heart of the busy CBD. The menu is rather varied, from classical Italian pasta and risotto to soup, s...

Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu is a simple but popular restaurant that has a great selection of steamed dumplings for a reasonable price. On the menu, you will also find tasty classical dishes. It can likely get c...

Whether you are looking for a business lunch, weekend brunch or a romantic dinner, you have come to the right place. The restaurant provides an international menu with dishes like grilled beef, grille...

The Bookworm is a cosy, bohemian place in Beijing, which offers you a hideaway from the busy city. The walls are adorned with books and they have more than 16,000 books on the shelves. They serve Euro...

Cafe Zarah is located in the centre of Beijing and provides food and drinks in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. This modern café is hidden inside a traditional grey-bricks Hutong. Here you can get...

A casual dining place inside the hotel The Opposite House, Village Cafe serves international favourites with a modern twist. The menu offers a great variety of salads, sandwiches, soups and pokes bowl...

Wagas is a popular cafe chain from Shanghai and with over 65 stores across ten major cities, you will find several locations in Beijing. Specialising in quality food such as sandwiches, salads, wraps ...

There are a lot of high-quality independent cafés in Beijing and most of them lay in narrow alleyways and unremarkable-looking hutongs. Fu San is one of them. This café stands out for its Faema 59 Han...

This 400-square-metre café is also a restaurant and an exhibition hall. They have 4 different types of coffee beans for you to choose from: Colombian French Roast, Ethiopian Full City Roast, Guatemala...

This café hides inside a beautiful old villa. The distinct style of the building makes it stand out from the surroundings and you can recognise is as soon as you see it even though no sign is present....

The two cities stand for Beijing and Taipei. The owner of this coffee bar comes from Taiwan, and showcasing Taiwanese culture is a motif that runs through the establishment. The first floor is an exhi...

Beiping is the former name of Beijing. This café has not only maintained the name but also the traditional decoration and ambience of Beiping. Located in Nanluogu Area, the place itself is a well pres...

Laoshe is an authentic traditional tea house named after the great Chinese author Laoshe and his timeless work Tea House. This is absolutely the most famous tea house in China. It has welcomed over 47...

This is the place where you can party hard! Even though Mix is not as big as other venues it is one of the main clubs to go to. It is about their fashionable decor and experiencing a high-quality soun...

Take a stroll around this lake and around the narrow streets behind the lake, where you will find interesting shops with Chinese arts and crafts. There are plenty of restaurants around the lake where ...

Modo Ultra Club is quite a new addition to the nightclub scene here in Beijing, but it has quickly made a lasting impression. Feel the dazzling bloom of Korean outfits designed by the top Korean desig...

With its blue-and-white walls and well-crafted cocktails, Sirena Bar transports you straight to the seashore. Do not be misled by the cafe's mermaid-alluding name, however - this is essentially a cat ...

Nuoyan Rice Wine House believes that good things take time, just like their home-brewed glutinous rice wine. There are at least five types to choose from: the original, rose, sweet olive, vanilla, and...

Panda Brew Pub is a place for craft beers of different levels of bitterness. Graffiti adorns the walls, and metal casks are placed next to the bar. All bottle caps bear their iconic Panda logo. There ...

With an intimate yet a fun underground vibe, Aurora Club attracts to more discerning patrons who like to spend a quality night out. The decor is minimalistic and stripped down with splashes of red lig...

A cocktail bar located in the basement of the Soho's southeast corner, Red Dog is a colourful and bold venue with flower decorations mixed with avant-garde art and from the bar they serve equally colo...

Attracting the richest clientele, Club SIR.TEEN is all about the glitz and glam and with that comes a strict dress code, so put on your finest outfit. Popular among international and local people, thi...

Nan Luogu Xiang is one of the oldest neighbourhood in Beijing and the best-preserved hutong area. This large-scale and complex checkerboard patterned structure has never changed since the Ming dynasty...

The two cities stand for Beijing and Taipei. The owner of this coffee bar comes from Taiwan and he dedicates this place for showing his culture. The first floor is an exhibition hall and holds often c...

Beijing’s top shopping centre boasts 120,000 square metres of shops and a modern ambience. It consists of shopping areas with different themes and the biggest music fountain in the city centre. It is ...

This is a premier choice for the city’s well-off, with all the famous designer brands from Christian Dior to Gucci represented. With an excellent array of choice in both luxury and affordable brand de...

This chain sells high-quality tea from across the region. The friendly staff brews small cups of tea for customers to sample. The brand has promoted more than 1800 types of products, and this is where...

Hongqiao Market, also known as the Pearl Market, has 3 floors of pearls and jewellery to shop for. Here you can also find electronic equipment, clothes and traditional Chinese artefacts. Browse around...

Qianmen Street is one of the oldest and the most well-known shopping streets of its kind in Beijing. Here you can shop for long-standing and newer brands across a large variety of stores. It is home t...

Liulichang Street is great for antiquities and has been a long-time favourite among scholars and calligraphers. Shops here sell ink sticks, ink paste and other cultural goods, as well as some jeweller...

One of the most famous shopping streets in Beijing is located in the Dongcheng District. It is 1.8 km long. Apart from some grand shopping centres like Beijing Department Store, APM, The Malls at Orie...

Joy City is the only shopping mall in the Xidan area. With international brands and more than 40 local Beijing brands selling fashion-forward outfits, digital gadgets, and a dazzling sky screen, this ...

Taikoo Li Sanlitun was formerly known as the Sanlitun Village, located next to the bars street. It is one of the most trendy spots in Beijing stuffed with high-end stores and also one of the most inte...

Yandai, in English, is the Chinese smoking pipe. This 232-metre long street is the oldest shopping street in Beijing, reserving the appearance of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Shops sell different kind...

Beijing Antique City is the largest indoor antique art exchanging centre in the world, with an excellent collection of pieces. If you are an antique enthusiast, or just want to have a look at pottery,...

Dashilan used to be the busiest suburban commercial area and also the most historical one.