Visiting Beijing For The First Time - A Complete Guide Without A Group Tour

In this visual, we share how we explored Beijing on our own! This comprehensive guide is perfect for first-time visitors looking to explore the city without a group tour. Learn about must-see attractions like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. Get tips on navigating public transportation and experiencing authentic local culture. From Michelin restaurants and delicious street food to the best massage recommendations, this video has everything you need for an unforgettable travel-independent adventure in Beijing, China.
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Timestamps:
0:23 China vs USA population
0:55 Great Firewall of China
01:21 Getting to Beijing ‪@STARLUXAIRLINES‬ LAX to TPE via Starlux Airlines / ‪@TheCHINAAIRLINES‬ TPE to PEK via China Airlines
1:55 Arrival in Beijing, China
2:25 Beijing Airport Transportation - Capital Airport Express
2:48 Citigo Huange Hotel in Nanluoguxiang
4:06 Running path in Beijing - Houhai Lake
6:54 Summer Palace Beijing Info and Tips
11:41 McDonald's in Beijing
12:03 Nanluoguxiang Hutong
13:39 Popular Chinese Street food - Jian Bing
15:19 Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing Hotel
15:55 Wangfujing Pedestrian Street
16:49 Extremely juicy meat pies near the Temple of Heaven
17:32 Beijing Temple of Heaven Info and Tips
19:11 Michelin restaurant in Beijing - No. 69 Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian
20:40 Tiananmen Square Beijing
21:47 Beijing Palace Museum / Forbidden City Info and Tips
23:43 Tea House in Beijing
26:14 Olympic Sports Village in Beijing
28:41 Pineberries review
29:19 Getting to the Mutianyu Great Wall of China
29:43 Public Bus to the Mutianyu Great Wall
30:05 Mutianyu Great Wall Info and Tips
32:58 Tobaggan slide down the Great Wall of China
34:09 Best Floral Tea Ice Cream in Beijing - Wuyutai Tea in Wangfujing
34:36 Foot Spa experience in Beijing with Bamboo fire cupping
35:19 Luckin Coffee - Beijing coffee franchise
35:41 Double Happiness Courtyard Hotel in Beijing - Traditional Chinese Hotel
38:41 Essential Tips for Visiting China for the First Time
41:25 Photos from our trip around Beijing
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[@stevewong2852]

Very nice footage, Good job, please keep it up. You guys so lovely.

[@mauiandtrizzy]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words, Steve!

[@chew5461-l7f]

Wow, 1st time I hear of anyone spending 6 hours in the Summer Palace! 😳How lucky you young people are, with strong legs! I visited in May but I made the mistake of visiting on a Monday when the buildings within the Summer Palace were closed to the public. @21:26 TianAnmen Square has tight security NOT for the reason you gave, which is typical of people from the West. The Square has tight security because it is the Political Capital of the country.

[@mauiandtrizzy]

Yeah it was a loooong day at the Summer Palace haha. Hope you get a chance to visit again and make it to the Summer Palace. Thanks for watching and for your comment!