Beijing Travel Tips & Insider Guides
Welcome to Beijing! I’m local guide. With over 20 years of experience guiding English-speaking travelers through the historic Hutongs and the Great Wall, I’ve collected the most practical, no-nonsense advice to help you avoid tourist traps, master transit, and explore my city like a true local explorer.
Where is the Best Beijing Hutong to Visit??
Cable Car or Toboggan? Choosing Your Way Up the Great Wall
Can Tourists Use Google and WhatsApp in China?
Where to Stay in Beijing:Advice from a 20-Year Local Guide
Early Start Tour: Avoid Crowds on Great Wall
Chinese Qingming Festival: Traditions & Smart Travel Tips
Can Foreigners Use the Subway and Taxis in Beijing Easily?
Foreigners taking bullet train guide in Beijing/China
How to Use Alipay in China as a Foreigner?
Discovering the Great Wall: Which Section to Visit?
How to Do If the Forbidden City Tickets Are Sold Out?
Common Beijing Travel Scams in 2025, How to Avoid?
The best season in Beijing for the difference experience
Is China Safe for Tourists? The Honest Guide to Personal and Public Security
Know Before You Go: Understanding Beijing’s Extreme Climate
Beijing Tea Ceremony Guide: Experiencing Chinese Tea Culture
Visa-Free China 2026: A Complete Guide for UK and Canadian Citizens
Is the Great Wall China’s Border Today?
How Many Days Do You Really Need in Beijing for Holidays?
Where is the Last Royal Family in China Today?
Why the Forbidden City Called This Name?
How to Eat Peking Duck in Beijing: A Simple Guide for First-Time Visitors?
Peking Duck or Beijing Duck: Are They the Same Thing? And Peking Opera?
Lama Temple: A Beacon of Tibetan Buddhism, 3 minutes walking from subway station.
TaiChi is a traditional Chinese martial art. It is often called "meditation in motion."
