Things To Do During A Layover In Beijing

If you are planning a trip to Asia and have a layover flight in Beijing, take advantage of the free 72-hour visitor visa that China offers.

Instead of sitting at the airport waiting for the next flight, here are some great things you can see in China if you have a few hours to spare.

Great  Wall

If you are going to see one thing in China, The Great Wall has to be it. The Great Wall fortress was built from stone and brick in the 2nd century BC.

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Forbidden City

Located about an hour away from the Beijing airport, The Forbidden City is a large enclosed area with over 900 buildings that housed China’s emperors for centuries.

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Located outside of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square is one of the largest city squares in the world.

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Tiananmen  Square

To try out this traditional Beijing dish head over to Da Dong Roast Duck restaurant which is one of the most popular Pecking duck restaurants in Beijing.

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Try Peking duck

If you are interested in shopping or enjoying a great restaurant in one of the fastest growing areas in Beijing, head over to Sanlitun.

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Sanlitun

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