Clear planning notes for visitors preparing a private, independent, or business trip to Beijing.
A practical 2026 guide for foreign visitors taking high-speed trains from Beijing: how to book with a passport, choose the correct railway station, pass security, find the boarding gate, understand seat classes, manage luggage, and handle ticket changes or missed trains.
A practical 2026 guide to using the Beijing Subway as a foreign visitor: how to pay with an overseas bank card, use Alipay or BEIJING PASS, buy tickets, pass security, transfer lines, choose the right exit and avoid common mistakes.
A practical first-timer's guide to Peking Duck in Beijing: the two roasting styles, how to eat it properly, which restaurants to choose, what to order, and how much to budget in 2026.
A practical Mutianyu route guide for first-time visitors: which way to go up, which watchtowers to walk, whether to choose the cable car, chairlift or toboggan, and how to plan a half-day visit from Beijing.
