Pocket Beijing

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal ** all** ** you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Beijing - and discover twice the city in half the time!**

Discover Beijing's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From climbing the gravity-defying Great Wall, to making an offering at Lama Temple, and sifting through strings of freshwater pearls at the Hongqiao Pearl Market.

** Build a trip to remember** with ** Lonely Planet's** ** Pocket Beijing** Travel Guide:

• ** Our** ** Pocket** ** guidebook format** provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days

• ** Find what you're looking for fast** with this guide's ** all-new structure and design** and navigate Beijing with ease

• ** Get fresh takes on must-visit sights** including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace

• ** Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries** help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions

• ** Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter** introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights

• ** Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature** that showcases Beijing's best kept secrets and rising trends

• ** Navigate public transport confidently** with clear instructions and tips in our 'Getting Around' section

• ** Make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages** that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance

• ** Eat, drink, and shop like a local** with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors

• ** Essential information toolkit** containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel

• ** Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps** including a ** pull out map of Beijing**

• ** Covers**: Forbidden City & Dongcheng Central; Drum Tower & Dongcheng North; Temple of Heaven & Dongcheng South; Beihai Park & Xicheng South; Sanlitun & Chaoyang; Summer Palace & Haidian; ** plus day trips to** The Great Wall of China and Universal Beijing Resort

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with ** Lonely Planet's** ** Pocket** ** Beijing**.