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The most convenient route into downtown Beijing is taking a taxi from the airport in approximately 35 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Airport Express Line train, departing from Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 and taking 20 minutes to arrive in the city. Other modes of transportation include the Airport Shuttle Bus and private hire cars.

Beijing is considered China's majestic capital as it is a treasure trove of history, arts and culture. The city is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites for travellers to visit — The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Grand Canal, the Ming Tombs, the Zhoukoudian Site, and finally, just outside of the city limits, the amazing Great Wall of China.

Tiananmen Square marks the centre of the city and is a good place to start your journey. Just a short walk from Tiananmen Square, you will find Beijing’s largest park and former imperial gardens, Beihai Park. Here, you can find several activities including a boat tour along the lake or visiting the White Pagoda.

While travellers from across the world flock to Beijing for its history, the city is also known for its futuristic and modern structures such as the mirrored Capital Museum building, angular CCTV Headquarters, and the dynamic National Centre for the Performing Arts.

If you are a keen shopper, head to the historical Qianmen Street where modern luxury brands and authentic travel souvenirs are readily available. Beijing also has a wide array of new shopping malls, plazas and centres for those looking for international and local brands. If you are interested in Chinese history and art and would like to take something special home, visit the Panjiayuan Antiques Market for some truly unique and vintage finds.

Adventurers who are looking for a thrill should also venture out towards the Shilinxia Glass Viewing Platform. Located just under two hours from Beijing, the unique bridge sits 400m above the Jingdong Stone Forest. Travellers can walk on the glass panels and get breathtaking views of the Shilinxia Scenic Area, which is located just outside the city.

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Beijing’s food scene offers an abundance of flavours for all food lovers. To the east of the city lies the Sanlitun area – home to high-end restaurants and bars where visitors can taste popular Beijing dishes such as Peking roast duck and the sweet and savoury Qianlong cabbage. If you are looking to sink your teeth into some more local street dishes, we recommend heading to Wangfujing Snack Street, a busy shopping street located just beside Wangfujing Street. Here, you can try some local favourites such as meat kebabs, dumplings and tanghulu (a candied fruit). You can also find an excellent range of international cuisines, such as Japanese, Korean and Indian, dotted around the city.

Before arriving in Beijing, it’s best to know the basics so you can easily navigate your new surroundings. Below is what you need to know before your flight to Beijing.

• Currency: Chinese yuan (¥, CNY). Find out the current conversion rate.
• Plug: 220V Type A, C and I
• Time zone: GMT+8
• Language: Mandarin