--- title: "Beijing" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Beijing." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/beijing" locale: "en" --- # Beijing Primary place hint: Beijing ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [China](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/china) > [Beijing](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/beijing) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/beijing) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Beijing ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Beijing with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/beijing/) (viatravelers.com) 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. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/china/beijing) (lonelyplanet.com) 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. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/where-to-stay-in-beijing-accommodations-neighborhoods/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) 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. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/beijing-itinerary/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) 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. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-beijing/) (theplanetd.com) 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. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/what-to-do-in-beijing/) (ytravelblog.com) 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. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-beijing/) (nomadasaurus.com) 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. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-beijing/) (goatsontheroad.com) 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. - [Wild Junket](https://www.wildjunket.com/three-days-beijing-itinerary/) (wildjunket.com) 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. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/things-to-do-in-beijing/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) 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. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-of-beijing/) (earthtrekkers.com) 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. - [24 Hours Layover](https://24hourslayover.com/24-hours-in-beijing/) (24hourslayover.com) 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. - [A Little Adrift](https://alittleadrift.com/visit-forbidden-city-beijing/) (alittleadrift.com) 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. - [Migrationology](https://migrationology.com/dining-on-authentic-peking-duck-in-beijing/) (migrationology.com) 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. - [HoneyTrek](https://www.honeytrek.com/beguiling-beijing-the-great-wall-of-china/) (honeytrek.com) 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. ## Travel Videos - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kaRpRRxyi4) (youtube.com) 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. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTbFz7zTWFA) (youtube.com) 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. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ElSfI9hGCM) (youtube.com) 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. - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgY2J6ts8L4) (youtube.com) 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. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33bZIOLX4do) (youtube.com) 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. - [Jason Billam Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYLzR2dFyhs) (youtube.com) 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. - [Alan & Shannon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKkFbtWVH0M) (youtube.com) 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. - [Hey Nadine](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvn5eAbGz3s) (youtube.com) 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.