Cash is rarely used in Beijing. Most restaurants, shops, and attractions accept WeChat Pay and Alipay, and many places also accept international credit cards. It is recommended to set up mobile payment before arriving in China.

Beijing Railway StationBeijing Railway Station was built in 1901 and is the oldest station in Beijing. It is the transportation hub for destinations between northeast and southeast China. Passengers heading, for example, to Harbin, Shanghai, Shenyang, Hangzhou or Pingyao board their trains here. The station also provides international connections to Moscow, ......

While most attractions in Beijing allow entry without reservations, some popular sites still require advance booking.For instance, the Forbidden City (Palace Museum) and the National Museum of China require reservations up to 7 days ahead, with tickets often selling out quickly. Tiananmen Square reservations can be made 1 to 9 days in advance, while the......

Tiananmen Square may be inaccessible under the following circumstances: ▪ Major Festive EventsOn significant national holidays such as National Day, Chinese New Year, or the Party Founding Anniversary, Tiananmen Square may be temporarily closed for celebrations, military parades, or cultural performances. ▪ Political or Diplomatic EventsW......

Traffic in Beijing can be especially busy during holidays, particularly on main city roads, near popular tourist attractions, and on highways leading in and out of the city. Traffic delays may range from 10 to 30 minutes, or even longer, especially during peak hours or the beginning and end of long holidays. To ensure a smooth journey, we recommend the ......