Beijing · 99 places scored

The best of Beijing, answered like a local friend.

Your friend who actually lives in Beijing — hutong breakfasts, the right Wall section, and zero tourist-trap duck.

The Top 10 lists

Top 10 Restaurants

20 places · Top: Yaoji Chaogan

Top 10 Cafés & Coffee

11 places · Top: Metal Hands Coffee

Top 10 Bars & Nightlife

11 places · Top: 12SQM

Top 10 Parks & Outdoors

12 places · Top: Beihai Park

Top 10 Attractions

14 places · Top: Beijing Ancient Observatory

Top 5 Museums

9 places · Top: Confucius Temple and Guozijian

Top 5 Markets & Food Halls

8 places · Top: Panjiayuan Antique Market

Top 5 Neighborhoods

9 places · Top: Gulou (Drum and Bell Tower Quarter)

Neighborhoods to know

Gulou (Drum and Bell Tower Quarter)Liangma River (Liangmahe)Wudaoying Hutong Shichahai and Houhai Lakes Dashilar and Qianmen Nanluoguxiang and the Back Hutongs Wudaokou Sanlitun Wangfujing Street

Planning & local guides

Airport to City: Navigating PEK and PKX Beijing Etiquette, Tipping and Scams to Skip Getting Around Beijing: Subway, Didi and Bike-Share Paying for Things in Beijing: WeChat, Alipay and Cash Which Great Wall Section Should You Visit?

Where to stay in Beijing

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Sports & live events in Beijing

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