North China

Travel Guide

Jinshanling Great Wall which includes landscape views, heritage architecture and mountains
Jinshanling Great Wall which includes mountains, landscape views and tranquil scenes
Jinshanling Great Wall showing heritage elements
Jinshanling Great Wall featuring tranquil scenes and heritage elements
Jinshanling Great Wall featuring a sunset, tranquil scenes and landscape views

Encounter parts of the Great Wall, visit very large cities and get a sense of the extraordinary culture in the birthplace of Chinese civilization.

North China comprises the traditional regions around the Yellow River. Empires have risen and fallen here, creating a rich tapestry of history that can be traced with a trip through the land of Genghis Khan and other past figures. Get a sense of local culture and traditions in the capital city of BeijingOpens in a new window and explore the surrounding countryside.

The sprawling capital city is home to more than 20 million inhabitants. Visit the historic center, which is divided into several sections packed with fascinating sites. Enter the Forbidden CityOpens in a new window and visit iconic Tiananmen SquareOpens in a new window. Try dumplings, roast duck and noodles from the restaurants on the commercial avenue of Wangfujing StreetOpens in a new window in Dongcheng. Sample Baijiu, a wine-like alcoholic beverage.

Travel to the outskirts of the city, where you’ll find the neighborhood of Xicheng. The district is known for its political institutions. Snap photos of the spectacular dome-like building of the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

Many districts in North China contain parts of the Great Wall. Take the Beyond the Great Wall tour in Datong and admire the picturesque views of the hilly countryside. See the impressive Huayan Temple that lies near a gate in the wall here. A little south are the Longmen Grottoes of Luoyang, with tens of thousands of Buddha statues.

Continue south to Pingyao, which is known for its preserved walled city. Stroll along the quaint cobbled lanes and glimpse the local customs.

Note that most people here speak Mandarin, even if it isn’t their first language. The region of North China shares a border with Mongolia in the Far East. The enormous swath of land comprises many provinces, including Inner Mongolia, Hebei and Shanxi. Fly to the airports of the main cities and get around the area with domestic flights and high-speed trains.

North China is a vast and enigmatic region with an intricate history and fascinating sights.

Where to stay in North China

Temple of Heaven showing religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Downtown Beijing

Historic sites, museums, and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

Downtown Beijing
National Museum of China featuring signage

Wangfujing Shopping Area

Historic sites, art galleries, and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.

Wangfujing Shopping Area
Dongcheng - Wangfujing

Dongcheng

3/5(5 area reviews)

Dongsi Hutong and Lishi Alley Courtyard are top sights in Dongcheng, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Zhangzizhonglu Station or Dongsi Station to see more sights in the area.

Dongcheng
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Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries, and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Temple of the Sun or The Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.

Chaoyang
Summer Palace showing a river or creek and heritage elements

Haidian

Get to know Haidian and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Spacious Pavilion and Summer Palace, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around the city.

Haidian
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Middle Chaoyang

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Museums, art galleries, and shopping highlight some notable features of Middle Chaoyang. Make a stop by Chaoyang Park or Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Beijing Chaoyang Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.

Middle Chaoyang
Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, Beijing
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Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

5 out of 5
48 Liang Ma Qiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
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Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing, Beijing
The price is P9,630 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
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base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment

base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment

3.5 out of 5
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base-Wangfujing Serviced Apartment
Ascott Raffles City Beijing

Ascott Raffles City Beijing

4.5 out of 5
No.1-2 Dongzhimen South Street, Dongchen Beijing, Beijing, Beijing
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Tangfu Hotel Sanlitun Gongti Branch

Tangfu Hotel Sanlitun Gongti Branch

5 out of 5
Floors 1-3, No. 26 Xinzhongxili, Beijing
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7.6/10 Good! (18 reviews)
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