To ensure a pleasant and smooth trip to Beijing, here are some important tips:

D'abord, transportation

Plan your trip in advance:

Beijing is a large city with a long distance between scenic spots, so it is recommended to plan your daily itinerary in advance and arrange your time reasonably to avoid wasting too much time on the road.

Tours can be arranged by region, such as the Forbidden City, Tian ‘anmen and Jingshan Park can be arranged on the same day, and the Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan can be arranged on another day.

Choose the right mode of transportation:

Subway: Beijing’s subway network is developed, basically covering all popular attractions, cheap fares, travel time is controllable. It is recommended to download the subway APP in advance, such as “Yidong”, to understand the transfer route and avoid the morning and evening peak (7:30-9:00 and 17:00-19:00).

Bus: When taking the bus, get on the middle door and get off the front and back doors. In addition to the “9” prefix bus, the general fare of other cars is 1 à 2 yuan, and there are concessions with traffic cards.

Taxis and ride-hailing: Traffic jams in Beijing are severe, especially during morning and evening rush hours, and taking a taxi is slow and expensive. It is recommended to choose the subway or bus travel, if you need to take a taxi, please confirm that the vehicle is a regular taxi (Beijing B license plate).

Pay attention to the restrictions:

Restriction of foreign vehicles: The foreign passenger cars entering the road within the Fifth Ring road (y compris) are restricted to vehicles with the last number of two license plates every day (09:00-17:00 on working days, except holidays). For example, the current (March 11, 2025) restrictions end in 3 and 8, and tomorrow (March 12) restrictions end in 4 and 9.

Local car restrictions: Local buses entering the road within the Fifth Ring road (excluding the Fifth Ring Road) (except pure electric buses in the city) also implement daily restrictions on the passage of vehicles with the last number of two license plates (working days 07:00-20:00, except holidays).

Deuxième, scenic spots

Book tickets in advance:

Popular attractions in Beijing, such as the Forbidden City, National Museum and Temple of Heaven, are subject to a real-name booking system and are limited daily. It is recommended to book tickets on the official platform 7 days in advance, so as to avoid the inability to purchase tickets on site.

Some attractions such as the Forbidden City are closed on Mondays, please check the opening hours in advance to avoid a wasted trip.

Pay attention to the tour rules:

Carry items: Some scenic spots have restrictions on the items to carry, such as Tian ‘anmen Square prohibit wearing clothing to enter, la Cité Interdite, Temple of Heaven and other scenic spots prohibit carrying large photography equipment (such as tripod) and food that needs secondary processing (such as instant noodles, self-heating hot pot).

Photo regulations: do not step on the threshold when visiting the temple, and it is forbidden to take photos of Buddha statues.

Rental services: The Summer Palace and other scenic spots provide free wheelchair rental services, but the number is limited, it is recommended that visitors with mobility difficulties plan their time rental in advance.

Choose the right tour route:

If you encounter a shortage of tickets for popular attractions, you can consider visiting the new “Walk Beijing” routes, such as the Central Axis City Walk, the Grand Canal Art landscape, etc., to experience differentiated Tours.

Although the Badaling Great Wall is well-known, but the holiday traffic is large, you can choose Mutianyu Great Wall or Simatai Great Wall and other scenic places with few people.

Troisième, dining and shopping

Choose a regular restaurant:

Beijing has plenty of established restaurants, but online celebrity outlets tend to have long lines, expensive prices and not necessarily the best taste. It is recommended to find local shops recommended by locals, check the evaluation and make an appointment in advance to avoid waiting too long.

When choosing a restaurant around the scenic area, it is necessary to carefully consider the food of small vendors, so as not to affect the travel mood due to food safety issues.

Own dry food and water:

Many of Beijing’s scenic areas are large, and food prices can be much higher in those areas. It is recommended to prepare some dry food and water in advance to save money.

Smart shopping:

When shopping in commercial streets such as Wangfujing and Nanluoguxiang, you should be alert to the pitfalls of high prices such as “palace products” and look for regular shops and brands.

Avoid buying “three nothings” souvenirs without brand logos, and choose cultural and creative products from official shops such as the Palace Museum and National Museum.

Quatrième, safety and health

Take care of your belongings:

In bustling areas, market transactions, tourist attractions and other places, pay attention to the items you carry with you to prevent thieves from being targeted.

Valuables such as valid documents, cash, jewelry, cameras, etc.. must be carried with you, do not place them at will.

Guard against strangers talking:

Inside and outside the tourist area, there may be strangers to talk, pay attention to guard against, avoid being cheated.

Protect your skin and moisturize:

Beijing’s climate is dry, especially in winter and summer, so pay attention to bringing moisturizing products to keep your skin hydrated.

Summer UV is strong, to do a good job of sunscreen measures, such as applying sunscreen, wearing a visor, etc..

Dealing with extreme weather:

Plan your trip according to the weather forecast. In case of rain and snow, bring rain gear and pay attention to non-slip.

When visiting Beijing in winter, wear warm clothes and prepare non-slip shoes to cope with icy roads.

Cinquième, other precautions

Respect local culture and customs:

When visiting temples, monuments and other places, it is necessary to respect local religious beliefs and cultural customs, do not make loud noises, and do not touch cultural relics casually.

Protect the environment:

During the tour, we should pay attention to protecting the environment, do not discard garbage at will, and jointly maintain the natural beauty of Beijing.

Know in advance how to call for emergency help:

Download “Beijing Pass” APP, which integrates scenic reservation, bus inquiry, emergency help and other functions, so that you can ask for help in time when you encounter problems.

Follow the above precautions and believe that your trip to Beijing will be more pleasant and smooth. Je te souhaite un agréable voyage!