Your complete guide to Top 10 restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Beijing. Things to Do, Eat & Stay â plus curated category hubs for Beijing, China.
Capital city of courtyards and ring roads, mixing imperial landmarks with modern business districts.
Stats from public records. Verify before travel. Last reviewed 2026.
| Population | approximately 21 million (2020 census, municipality) |
|---|---|
| Area | approximately 16,400 kmÂČ (6,300 sq mi) (municipal area) |
| Elevation | approximately 40â60 m (core plain) |
| Founded / established | Long imperial capital tradition; modern PRC capital |
| Time zone | CST (UTC+8) |
| Nearest airport | Beijing Capital International Airport; Daxing also major (PEK) |
| Languages | Standard Chinese (Mandarin) |
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Crispy skin, pancakesâQuanjude, Da Dong.
Boiled or friedâeverywhere.
Noodles with fermented bean paste.
Mongolian influenceâwinter staple.
Wangfujing and hutong snacks.
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Great Wall access; hutongs and 798. Subway excellent; pollutionâcheck AQI. Visa required; plan ahead.
Peking duck, jiaozi, and lamb hot pot define dining. Street food and imperial cuisine. Ancient and modernâcontrasts everywhere.
TopTenAtlas lists help you choose where to eat, stay, and explore. Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Ming Tombs round out a stay.