A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Beijing is China's capital and its historic heart, home to the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall in the hills to the north. It gets Triptakeo's top score for culture, and scores 9 out of 10 for food and safety.
The best time to visit Beijing is April to May and September to October, with clear, mild days. Summer is hot and can be hazy, and the first week of October is a national holiday, when the big sights are at their busiest. Winter is cold and dry, with far fewer visitors.
Give the Forbidden City most of a day, and walk up Jingshan Park for the view over its rooftops. Spend a day on the Great Wall at Mutianyu or Jinshanling, which are quieter than Badaling. Eat Peking duck, explore the hutong lanes around Houhai, and visit the Summer Palace.
Beijing suits history lovers, families and first-time visitors to China.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney