Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Beijing - and discover twice the city in half the time!
Discover Beijing''s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From climbing the gravity-defying Great Wall, to making an offering at Lama Temple, and sifting through strings of freshwater pearls at the Hongqiao Pearl Market.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''sPocket Beijing Travel Guide:
- Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
- Find what you''re looking for fast with this guide''s all-new structure and design and navigate Beijing with ease
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace
- Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions
- Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood''s personality and get you to those ''don''t miss'' sights
- Discover ''A Few Surprises'' in a new feature that showcases Beijing''s best kept secrets and rising trends
- Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our ''Getting Around'' section
- Make quick travel decisions using ''Trip Planning'' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance
- Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Beijing
- Covers: Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central; Drum Tower & Dongcheng North; Temple of Heaven & Dongcheng South; Beihai Park & Xicheng South; Sanlitun & Chaoyang; Summer Palace & Haidian; plus day trips to The Great Wall of China and Universal Beijing Resort
Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet''s Pocket Beijing.
