Top 10 Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Beijing

If you understand a little bit about Beijing, you would not puzzle what to do during Beijing tour. Here I am so glad to tell you what most tourists do in Beijing. 

Explore Hutong

Hutong presents a window into a traditional way of life intertwined with the old architecture and maze of narrow streets. It is not only the most represent the old life of Beijing but also a unique gem of Chinese culture.

Both from the historical and the personal perspective, Beijing Hutong is understandably attracting more and more overseas visitors.

See Breathtaking Performance- Peking Opera

Contains the soul of Chinese national culture, Peking Opera is a national treasure with a history of over 200 years and it has a deep influence in China.. Its unique charm inspires deep feelings in Chinese people.

Beijing Opera uses a combination of stylized actions like singing, dancing, dialogue and acrobatic fighting to tell a story or present different characters and their happiness, anger, sorrow, surprise, fear and sadness.

Taste Beijing Roast Duck

Has been prepared since the Yuan Dynasty, Beijing Roast Duck is now considered as one of China's national foods.

I do know whether you heard of a saying like this" there are two things you must do in Beijing, to eat the Beijing Roast duck and to see the ten thousands miles long Great wall." As a famous duck dish, Beijing Roast Duck is prized for the thin, crispy skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and a little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. So Beijing Roast Duck you'd better have a try during your Beijing tour. 

Enjoy Local Snacks

With strong local flavors, the snacks in Beijing are as numerous as they are tasty. Beijing has a time-honored history of producing various kinds of snacks.

From porridge to stuffed sausage, you will undoubtedly find several of your own personal favorites as you eat your way through some famous snack street or famous snack restaurants.

Walk through Panjiayuan Market

Panjiayuan Market is the largest antiques market among its kind both in China and Asia. It is really a market for everybody to come, even Hilary Clinton has shopped here.

All kinds of souvenirs are available for sale, including paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, jade, furniture, coins, army surplus, "cultural revolution" memorabilia, Buddhist artifacts and much, much more.

So which one do you want to have a try during your Beijing tours, or all of them?