Straightforward advice on planning a China trip, getting around, paying for things, using local apps, choosing destinations, and avoiding common problems once you arrive.
This itinerary lays out 7 themed routes covering Beijing's most iconic historical, cultural, and modern landmarks. Getting around is almost entirely by subway, so you can experience the city's efficient pulse firsthand while covering all the essentials.
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This isn't the postcard route. Four days built around Beijing's contemporary art scene, its quietest imperial corners, its most atmospheric old neighborhood, and its best street food crawl — one themed base to sleep in each night.