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Beijing is imperial grandeur and modern scale — the Forbidden City, the Wall, and a city that keeps building.

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Beijing is enormous and historic — the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and hutong alleys being slowly lost to development. Plan days by district; the city is too big to bounce around.

How long

3–5 days

Budget

¥600–1,200 per person per day at mid-range.

Getting around

The subway is extensive and cheap; Didi for rides.
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Money & essentials

Currency

Chinese yuan (CNY). Mobile pay (Alipay/WeChat) is dominant; set it up before you go.

Language

Mandarin. A translation app is essential; limited English.

Budget range

¥600–1,200 per person per day at mid-range.

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