A Walk Through Beijing's Past

Beihai Park is a veritable variety show on weekends! Enjoy the free entertainment; then visit the endangered hutongs, and tour the gracious and stately home of the "Mother of China."

Beijing For Kids

Need kid-friendly? Here you go! Youngsters can climb the Great Wall, visit the world's largest inland aquarium, ponder pandas, catch acrobats, or even munch fried crickets. Yummy!

Beijing: Finding Peace And Quiet

Crowded? Escape to off-the-beaten-path destinations! Tour the Temple of Heaven, enjoy a sidewalk cafe in Houhai, or take a leisurely country drive in scenic ShiDu.

China's Great Wall: Walking On History

No visit to the Middle Kingdom is complete without a walk on one of man's greatest engineering feats - and the world's longest museum!

China's Hawaii: Hainan Island

Cuandixia: China's Village That Time Forgot

In the mountains west of Beijing lies the best-preserved ancient village in China. Residents are opening their homes to give travelers a glimpse into a "living history museum."

Imperial Beijing: Tian'anmen, Forbidden City, Jingshan

This place is AMAZING! Tour an impressive public square and visit one of the top five palaces in the world... then get stunning views of the city!

Western Beijing: Boats, Blooms 'n Boots