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Top sights in Beijing
- Forbidden City – Chinese imperial palace in Beijing
- Great Wall of China – Series of fortifications built along the historical border of China
- Temple of Heaven – Imperial complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China
- Tiananmen Square – Public square in Beijing, China
- Summer Palace – Ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, China
- Ming tombs – Collection of mausoleums built by the emperors of the Ming dynasty of China
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Beijing
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Beijing is September and October, during the "Golden Autumn". In spring, dust storms from the Gobi Desert can turn the sky yellow and significantly reduce air quality, and masks are advisable. Summer can be oppressively hot and the tourist crowds tend to be the largest, while winter is cold and dry with infrequent but beautiful snow.
Getting around
Beijing has a world-class public transport network, with an extensive subway reaching most major tourist attractions, complemented by frequent buses and shared bicycles outside stations. Many locals use ride-hailing apps such as DiDi, and visitors can order a taxi in English through the Alipay app or WeChat. Do not count on finding a taxi driver who speaks English well.
Staying safe
Beijing is a very safe city, with violent crime incredibly rare, and it is generally safe for women to walk alone at night. Be vigilant about scams and petty crime in tourist-heavy places like Tiananmen Square and on routes to the Great Wall, and keep belongings secure in crowds. The emergency numbers valid in almost every part of China are 110 (police), 119 (fire) and 120 (medical).
Summarised from Wikivoyage: Beijing (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Where to stay in Beijing
Hotels and vacation rentals around Beijing with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Beijing
The most comfortable months in Beijing are September to October, with average daytime highs of 66 to 80°F (19 to 27°C) and 4 to 7 rainy days a month. June is the hottest month, averaging 91°F (33°C), and January the coolest at 37°F (3°C). July sees the most rain, around 14 days, while January is the driest with about 1.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0 | 1 | Avoid: cold, 37°F (3°C) |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 10 | 2 | Shoulder: 43°F (6°C), 2 rainy days |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 10 | 4 | Shoulder: 59°F (15°C), 4 rainy days |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 20 | 4 | Shoulder: 71°F (22°C), 4 rainy days |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 40 | 4 | Shoulder: 82°F (28°C), 4 rainy days |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 80 | 6 | Shoulder: 91°F (33°C), 6 rainy days |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 150 | 14 | Avoid: among the wettest, 14 rainy days |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 110 | 13 | Avoid: among the wettest, 13 rainy days |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 60 | 7 | Best: 7 rainy days |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 30 | 4 | Best: 4 rainy days |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 10 | 3 | Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 3 rainy days |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0 | 1 | Avoid: cold, 37°F (3°C) |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Official US, UK and Canada travel advice for China, side by side, with each source and the time it was checked. See today's advisory for China
Beijing: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Beijing?
- The best time to visit Beijing is September to October, when average highs run 66 to 80°F (19 to 27°C) with 4 to 7 rainy days a month. June is the hottest month at 91°F (33°C) on average, and January the coolest at 37°F (3°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Beijing?
- July, with roughly 14 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 1. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Beijing?
- June is the warmest month, averaging 91°F (33°C) by day and 69°F (21°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 37°F (3°C) by day and 19°F (-7°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Beijing?
- The wettest months in Beijing are July to August, with 13 to 14 rainy days a month. January is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to China right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for China on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for China before you book.
- What other places are near Beijing?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Beijing are Seoul (590 miles), Shanghai (660 miles), Jeju Island (720 miles).
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