With its red walls and yellow tiles, the Forbidden City; the Tiananmen Gate tower adorned with portraits of great leaders; the hutongs where tales of old-school Beijingers live on; and the dreams of young migrants tucked between skyscrapers — this is the square-shaped Imperial City of old. Though it’s often equated with “smog” these days, as the capital of the nation, Beijing is still a place you must visit at least once in your life. InWhen there’s no smog, you can plan your trip using this schedule.
Follow this itinerary, and you’re sure to experience the most beautiful side of Beijing — that is, as long as you avoid the smoggy days.~