Beijing is China's imperial heart — the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and hutongs that hide a thousand years of history.
The Forbidden City, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace.
Peking duck, zhajiangmian (noodles), and jianbing for breakfast. Try a duck house for the real experience.
The metro covers everything; taxis are cheap. Book the Forbidden City and Great Wall tours in advance.
The Forbidden City requires advance real-name booking with a passport. Avoid the Great Wall at Badaling on weekends.
Yes — book online with your passport, often days ahead.
About 1-2 hours from downtown by car or tour bus.