China Regional Guide

Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong — Best in Apr–May & Sep–Nov (Golden Gingko Autumn in Oct) · Gateway: Beijing Capital (PEK) & Daxing (PKX) Airports + Beijing South / West High-Speed Rail Hubs

Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong (北京、天津与华北) is famed for Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Mutianyu & Jinshanling Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Hutong Courtyards & Datong Hanging Temple. Signature regional specialties include Beijing Roast Duck (Peking Duck Carved Tableside), Zhajiangmian, Copper-Pot Mutton Hotpot & Jianbing. Primary transit hub: Beijing Capital (PEK) & Daxing (PKX) Airports + Beijing South / West High-Speed Rail Hubs.

Regional Highlights

• Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
• Mutianyu
• Jinshanling Great Wall
• Temple of Heaven
• Summer Palace
• Hutong Courtyards
• Datong Hanging Temple

Getting Around Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong

Connected via China Railway (12306) Fuxing 350 km/h High-Speed G-Trains (Your Physical Passport IS Your E-Ticket at the Manual/Passport Lane!) and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Alipay & WeChat Pay Foreign Card Setup.