Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and also the second-largest city in China after Shanghai. Located in the northwest of the North China Plain, the city is well-known for the ‘Great Wall of China'.
Best time to visit
March to May and September to October are ideal months to visit Beijing. You can enjoy the best climate in Beijing at this time.
Delhi to Beijing flight route is one of the busiest routes between India and China.
Places to visit
The Great Wall of China is the major tourist attraction here that is located one hour away from Beijing at Badaling Pass. Here, you can enjoy a walk along the section of the Great Wall, which is eight meters high. You can also opt for a cab ride. Along the way, you'll be able to enjoy numerous scenic views. Other important tourist destinations in Beijing include The Imperial Palace, Tiananmen Square and Beihai Park. Find the best
Beijing hotel deals at the Goibibo app.
Food and Restaurants
Beijing Roast Duck
, Mooncakes
, Mongolian hotpot
, Jiaozi and Jing Jian Rousi are few of the must-try dishes here in Beijing. Siji Minfu, King’s Joy and Beijing Da Dong are the most popular restaurants in Beijing.
Transportation
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the two airports that are serviced by both domestic and
international flights.
Sri Lankan Airlines,
Air Astana Airlines, Cathay Pacific,
Air China and
Cathay Dragon Airlines are the major airlines serving from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the
cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Inside the city, taxis, subways and buses are the major modes of transportation. Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station, Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing North Railway Station, Huangshan Railway Station and Beijing East Railway Station are some of the stations serving Beijing. The city is well connected with Shanghai, Tianjin, Ningbo, Changsha, Hong Kong and Lanzhou via these stations. There are around 6 major bus stations in Beijing with good connectivity to several neighboring cities. Beijing has many long-distance buses to and from areas such as Mongolia Border and Shanghai.