Beijing
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Beijing.
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, travel advice, hotel tours, hacks, and destination guides.
This guide video gives a helpful, upbeat overview of nine things to do in Beijing, including major sights and practical pre-trip tips for visiting the city.
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Yellow Productions is a travel channel producing detailed guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, gear content, and destination advice.
This Beijing Travel Guide video is a well-rounded introduction to city highlights such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Peking duck, Donghuamen Night Market, and the Great Wall.
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Wolters World is a travel channel focused on first-hand destination advice, including culture, planning, budgeting, safety, and travel expectations.
For a concise sightseeing overview, this video highlights ten Beijing tourist sites, including the Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutongs, Ming Tombs, and Temple of Heaven.
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CJ Explores is a travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, focused on travel guides, adventures, and content from around the world.
This Beijing travel vlog offers a good on-the-ground look at city highlights from January 2020, including the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and the Great Wall of China.
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Joel and Emilia is a travel channel by Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, documenting their travels and remote-place adventures together.
This vlog follows their first 24 hours in Beijing, making it a useful arrival-focused video at the start of their four-week China trip from Beijing to Guilin.
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Jason Billam Travel is a travel channel by a British traveller exploring the world full-time since 2017.
This travel video captures a varied Beijing day within a wider China journey, with stops at the Mausoleum of Chairman Mao, National Museum of China, Temple of Heaven, Hongqiao Pearl Market, and Olympic Park.
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Alan & Shannon is a travel channel by two Scottish creators documenting their travels across countries including China, Thailand, Vietnam, and India.
This food-focused Beijing video gives a helpful look at eating Peking duck at Siji Mingfu with their local friend Lu.
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Hey Nadine is a travel channel by Nadine Sykora, focused on destinations, practical travel advice, hacks, and travel vlogs.
This Beijing-area travel video brings together visits to the Temple of Heaven, Gubai Water Town, and Simatai Great Wall of China for a strong mix of city and nearby sightseeing.
Travel articles & blogs
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides and practical comparison tools. Their Beijing guide provides a useful cultural overview, covering major landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, and 798 Art Zone.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/beijing/.
viatravelers.com/destinations/beijing/
Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing brand offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and planning services. Their Beijing destination guide is a strong planning reference for China’s capital, combining the Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutongs, Peking duck, and local tips.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/china/beijing.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/china/beijing
Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed trip guides and practical planning content. Their Beijing accommodation guide is practical for choosing a base, with helpful detail on neighborhoods, hotels, places to stay, and nearby sights.
Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/where-to-stay-in-beijing-accommodations-neighborhoods/.
goingawesomeplaces.com/where-to-stay-in-beijing-accommodations-neighborhoods/
The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, hostels, and long-term travel resources. Their 2026 Beijing itinerary is useful for budget-aware planning, organizing city things to do with attention to different spending levels.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/beijing-itinerary/.
thebrokebackpacker.com/beijing-itinerary/
The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Beijing attractions guide gives readers a broad activity list, highlighting 24 things to do for making the most of China’s capital city.
Read the guide at theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-beijing/.
theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-beijing/
Y Travel Blog is a travel blog by Caz and Craig Makepeace covering destination guides, family travel, and practical trip advice. Their Beijing guide is a practical city-planning resource, pairing things to do with tips on eating, sleeping, shopping, Wi-Fi, and activities.
Read the guide at ytravelblog.com/what-to-do-in-beijing/.
ytravelblog.com/what-to-do-in-beijing/
NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism content, and visual travel storytelling. Their Beijing article offers a strong city-focused list of 26 things to do, strengthened by guidance from a local contributor.
Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-beijing/.
nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-beijing/
Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and long-term travel. Their Beijing guide gives a helpful mix of classic experiences, from the Great Wall and Peking duck to traditional city neighborhoods.
Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-beijing/.
goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-beijing/
Wild Junket is Nellie Huang's adventure and experiential travel blog, focused on detailed destination guides and offbeat travel. Her three-day Beijing itinerary is well suited to a short visit, mapping a clear route that includes ancient temples and key city experiences.
Read the guide at wildjunket.com/three-days-beijing-itinerary/.
wildjunket.com/three-days-beijing-itinerary/
Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on location-independent work, long-term travel, and practical travel resources. Their Beijing article is useful for balancing famous attractions with lesser-known activities, giving readers 10 ideas for exploring China’s capital.
Read the guide at nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/things-to-do-in-beijing/.
nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/things-to-do-in-beijing/
Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed guides, itineraries, road trips, hikes, and photography. Their Beijing guide is a strong reference for major sights, covering the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Confucius Temple, and Lama Temple.
Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/best-of-beijing/.
earthtrekkers.com/best-of-beijing/
24 Hours Layover is Catrina McGrail's solo female and family travel blog focused on short itineraries and practical destination planning. Her 24-hour Beijing itinerary gives short-stay visitors a practical route through major sights such as the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Great Wall.
Read the guide at 24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-beijing/.
24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-beijing/
A Little Adrift is a long-running travel site focused on responsible tourism, slow travel, and practical destination guidance. Their Forbidden City guide is a helpful planning resource for navigating entry, timing, viewpoints, temples, and movement around one of Beijing's key historic sites.
Read the guide at alittleadrift.com/visit-forbidden-city-beijing/.
alittleadrift.com/visit-forbidden-city-beijing/
Migrationology is a food travel blog publishing restaurant recommendations, street-food stories, city food guides, and travel videos. Their Peking duck article is a strong food-focused pick for Beijing, centered on the classic dish and a featured meal at Sijiminfu Restaurant.
Read the guide at migrationology.com/dining-on-authentic-peking-duck-in-beijing/.
migrationology.com/dining-on-authentic-peking-duck-in-beijing/
HoneyTrek is a couples travel blog covering long-term travel, road trips, sustainability, glamping, and shared adventure travel. Their Beijing story adds useful sightseeing context by pairing major city attractions with a visit to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China.
Read the guide at honeytrek.com/beguiling-beijing-the-great-wall-of-china/.
honeytrek.com/beguiling-beijing-the-great-wall-of-china/