Peak Season
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
Best ExperienceFeels LikeAutumn
Temperature8 — 24°C
Crisp air and 'Beijing Blue' skies provide the year's most comfortable conditions for Great Wall hiking and courtyard exploration.
BeijingTravel Tips
Everything you need to know before you go.
Vibe
🏮Hutongs
🏯Imperial Palaces
🧱Great Wall
🎭Peking Opera
🎨Art Districts
🍵Tea Houses
Shoulder Season
APRIL - AUGUST
Budget FriendlyFeels LikeSummer
Temperature14 — 33°C
Spring blossoms transition quickly into a humid, heavy heat with significant rainfall and occasional northern dust storms.
Off Season
NOVEMBER - MARCH
AvoidFeels LikeWinter
Temperature-9 — 11°C
Arid Siberian winds bring piercing sub-zero temperatures, though the lack of crowds offers rare solitude within imperial sites.
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THE DAILY TARGET
3 Premium Meals + Coffee$40.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$85.00
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TIPPING GUIDE
Restaurants
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Taxis
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"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."
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LOCAL TRANSPORT
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Beijing Subway
Single Trip$0.45 — 1.5
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Didi Premier
Single Trip$6 — 25
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Public Bus
Single Trip$0.3 — 1
"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."
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Talk Basics
EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy
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Eat & Drink
EnglishPronunciation
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Help & Safety
EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
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Polite Refusal
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Utility
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Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist112
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Medical / Ambulance119
Services