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From there, we hiked the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu with a local friend as our guide, wandered the imperial gardens of the Summer Palace, chased blossoms through Yuyuantan Park, and explored the 798 Art Zone's industrial-turned-artsy streets.\n    <br><br>\n\n    <strong>If you're planning your first trip to Beijing or want to know what to expect from flights, visas, eSIMs, the Great Wall, and getting around the city, this guide covers our full experience\u2014including the mistakes we made so you don't have to.<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\u2708\ufe0f Getting to Beijing: Bangkok \u2192 Shanghai \u2192 Beijing<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    We started our journey at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, flying to Beijing with a layover in Shanghai. Our first flight was with Shanghai Airlines, followed by a <strong>4 hour 40 minute layover<\/strong> in Shanghai, and then a second flight to Beijing with China Eastern Airlines.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    We booked all of our flights, hotels and trains through <strong>Trip.com<\/strong> rather than the airlines' own websites. In China, most local booking sites only accept local currency and can be difficult for international travellers to use. Trip.com's app and website were user-friendly and accepted our own debit and credit cards from home. This wasn't a sponsored mention\u2014it's simply what worked best for us as international travellers in China.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    As Canadians, we didn't need a visa for this trip. Canadian passport holders can currently get a <strong>30-day visa-free entry<\/strong> for tourism, though you do need a return or onward flight out of China to qualify.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Immigration was processed in Shanghai, so our bags went straight through to Beijing and we didn't need to recheck them. If you're entering China for the first time, you'll also need to fill out an <strong>arrival card online<\/strong> in advance, which generates a QR code linked to your passport.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83d\udcf1 Getting an eSIM Before Arriving in China<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    China has significant internet restrictions, so we strongly recommend getting an eSIM before you land rather than relying on local Wi-Fi. We used <strong>Billion Connect<\/strong>, and it worked amazingly well\u2014full 5G, with access to WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and other apps that are normally restricted in China.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Use our code <strong>FOLLOW<\/strong> for $3 off your first Billion Connect purchase. Having reliable data from the moment you land makes navigating immigration, taxis and maps far easier.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83d\ude95 Airport to City Centre: Didi via Alipay<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    From Beijing airport, we booked a cab through <strong>Didi<\/strong> (China's version of Uber), paid via Alipay, for the ride into the city centre. It cost us only <strong>around $9 USD<\/strong> for a journey of more than 20 kilometres\u2014very cheap for the distance.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    We arrived in early spring, and the entire drive was lined with cherry blossoms. Beijing sits in the northern part of China, and the trees, wide roads and general atmosphere reminded us strongly of Canada in springtime\u2014just with a distinctly Chinese aesthetic of traditional architecture and script along the way.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83c\udfe8 Our Smart Hotel in Beijing (With a Robot!)<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    We stayed 3 nights in a smart hotel in Beijing, and it was full of small surprises: <strong>robes, slippers, a complimentary minibar restocked daily<\/strong> with water, Coke and Sprite, a smart toilet (our favourite part of travelling in East Asia), and in-room panels to control the lights, mood and curtains.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The room itself wasn't huge, but it had everything we needed. We paid approximately <strong>$57 USD per night<\/strong>, which included breakfast for two\u2014and the breakfast buffet turned out to have an excellent variety of hot and cold, spicy Chinese dishes.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The real highlight, though, was the hotel's <strong>delivery robot<\/strong>. When we ordered McDonald's one evening, a robot brought it straight to our door\u2014our first time experiencing this. The hotel also offered free laundry (washer and dryer), and changed our robes and slippers daily. If it's within your budget, we'd absolutely recommend a smart hotel stay like this in Beijing.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83e\uddf1 The Great Wall of China at Mutianyu<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    The main reason we came to Beijing was, of course, the <strong>Great Wall of China<\/strong>\u2014one of the 7 wonders of the world, and our 6th wonder checked off personally.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    We were lucky enough to be joined by <strong>Echo<\/strong>, a licensed local tour guide we'd originally met while travelling in Laos back in 2024. She picked us up from our hotel and drove us to the wall, though the trip still took about <strong>2 hours from downtown<\/strong> thanks to weekend traffic\u2014locals travel to the wall on weekends too.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    We entered through the <strong>Mutianyu entrance<\/strong> rather than the more famous (and far more crowded) Badaling entrance. Mutianyu is considered the best-preserved section and is still the second most-visited entrance, but noticeably less packed than Badaling. Both entrances are more than an hour from downtown Beijing.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Tickets and logistics:<\/strong> Entry to the wall was 15 CNY per person. From there, you can choose a shuttle bus from the city (bundled with entry), an entry-only ticket, a cable car up, and even a toboggan ride back down. We opted for a round-trip cable car ticket, which we found cheaper and more convenient than the toboggan option. You don't need to show your ticket at the cable car\u2014just your passport, since your details are linked to it when you buy your ticket.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The wall itself was built over <strong>2,000 years ago<\/strong> and spans an astonishing <strong>21,000 km<\/strong> across multiple mountain ranges, originally to defend against invasions from the north. Walking it, we passed 15\u201320 watchtowers on the Mutianyu side alone, with some sections steep enough that you're genuinely climbing rather than strolling. Coming during cherry blossom season meant we got to experience blossoms right on the wall itself\u2014a combination we didn't expect and won't forget.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Our tip:<\/strong> Come as early in the day as possible to beat both the crowds and the midday sun\u2014we went around noon and felt it. On the way out, look for the free stamp booths near the exit, where you can get a colourful souvenir stamp on your ticket\u2014a nicer keepsake than a magnet.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83c\udf53 Roadside Strawberries Near the Wall<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    On the drive back down from the wall, we stopped at a small roadside stall and picked up half a kilo of fresh strawberries and some blackberries\u2014some of the best strawberries we've ever had. The vendor even gave us a bowl for free so we could eat them in the car.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83c\udfa8 798 Art Zone<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    On Echo's recommendation, we ended our day at the <strong>798 Art Zone<\/strong>, a huge art district built into a former industrial area. Old factories have been converted into quirky souvenir shops, vending machines, coffee houses and street art\u2014similar in spirit to Graffiti Alley in Toronto, but on a much larger scale.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Entry is free, and in spring the area is full of magnolias and cherry blossoms alongside the street art. You can also rent small, cute electric cars to drive around the zone, starting from <strong>18 CNY for the first 30 minutes<\/strong>.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83c\udfef Summer Palace: Beijing's Imperial Gardens<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    On our third day, we decided to explore the city by metro rather than Didi, given how bad Beijing traffic can get. Getting to the <strong>Summer Palace<\/strong> took two metro transfers\u2014one short, one about 40 minutes long\u2014for a total of just <strong>6 CNY<\/strong>.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Entry is 30 CNY per person for basic admission, or 60 CNY for a full package covering additional attractions inside. We opted for admission only. Payment is via Alipay or WeChat, and you'll need your passport on hand\u2014it gets checked at nearly every attraction in China.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The Summer Palace was the royal retreat for emperors during the Qing Dynasty and is considered the best-preserved imperial garden in China. We entered through the North Palace Gate, climbed the aptly named <strong>Longevity Hill<\/strong>, and made our way down to <strong>Kunming Lake<\/strong>\u2014the 6th largest freshwater lake in China, and remarkably, entirely man-made, originally built as a reservoir over 3,500 years ago.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The lake was full of ducks, swans and fish, with traditional Chinese boat rides available if you want one. Our personal highlight was spotting a <strong>mandarin duck<\/strong>\u2014genuinely one of the most colourful, striking ducks we've ever seen.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Accessibility tip:<\/strong> If you're travelling with senior citizens, young children, or have mobility concerns, exit through the East Gate instead of retracing your steps over the hill\u2014it's a fully accessible walkway along the lake.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83c\udf38 Yuyuantan Park: Cherry Blossoms Without the Hype<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Our next stop was <strong>Yuyuantan Park<\/strong>, a peaceful pocket tucked into the middle of the city and famous for its seasonal cherry blossoms. Entry costs 10 CNY per person, and inside we found not just cherry trees but peach blossoms and several other varieties we couldn't identify, plus a lake with a tower resembling a mini CN Tower, ducks, cranes and fish.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    We also spotted an older woman practicing Tai Chi peacefully by the water\u2014a lovely, unbothered moment amid all the visitors.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Our honest take:<\/strong> after visiting Japan during cherry blossom season, we found China's blossoms just as beautiful\u2014without the inflated prices Japan sees during peak bloom (we noticed costs there run roughly 5x higher during the season). Blossoms in Beijing aren't confined to one park or street either; they're genuinely everywhere, starting right from the airport.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Etiquette tip:<\/strong> we saw several visitors sitting on low branches and plucking blossoms off the trees. Please don't\u2014wherever you encounter cherry blossoms, admire them without touching so everyone else can enjoy them too. We also grabbed a sakura-pink cotton candy inside the park for 20 CNY\u2014almost too pretty to eat.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City: Book Ahead or Miss Out<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    This is our biggest lesson learned in Beijing: we tried to visit both <strong>Tiananmen Square<\/strong> and the <strong>Forbidden City (Palace Museum)<\/strong> on the same afternoon and couldn't get into either.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    The Forbidden City requires tickets booked at least <strong>8 days in advance<\/strong>\u2014ours were sold out by the time we tried. Tiananmen Square requires a registration made at least <strong>1 day in advance<\/strong>; a police officer stopped us at the entrance and confirmed we couldn't enter without it. Both spots were packed with tourists and police checking reservations.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Our tip:<\/strong> If Tiananmen Square or the Forbidden City are on your Beijing itinerary, book your tickets and registrations well ahead of time\u2014ideally before you even land. And carry your passport everywhere; you'll need it at metro exits, ticket counters, the Great Wall, and pretty much every major attraction in China.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83c\udf2b\ufe0f The Mysterious White \"Snow\" All Over Beijing<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    From the moment we left the airport, we kept noticing white, cotton-like fluff drifting through the air and coating the ground\u2014it genuinely looks like snowfall, but it isn't. A local friend explained that certain trees release this cottony fluff during spring, and it blankets the entire city, giving everything a slightly hazy, dusty look.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Health tip:<\/strong> if you have pollen allergies, be aware of this and consider wearing a mask during spring visits.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Shopping & VAT Refunds<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Near our hotel, we found a pedestrian-only shopping street that reminded us strongly of Nanjing Road in Shanghai, lined with international and local brands, food courts and pop-up stores. From here you can also see one of Beijing's tallest towers\u2014a 108-floor office building.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    As international tourists, we were eligible for up to a <strong>9% VAT refund<\/strong> on purchases. That said, when we compared prices on an item from Lululemon, it was still around <strong>$50\u201360 USD more expensive<\/strong> than back home in Canada\u2014even after the refund, it wasn't worth buying there.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\u2728 Our Beijing Tips<\/h2>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>\u2708\ufe0f Book flights, hotels and trains through Trip.com\u2014local Chinese sites often only accept local currency and can be hard to navigate as a foreigner.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udec2 Canadians get 30 days visa-free entry, but you need a return or onward flight booked.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udcf1 Get an eSIM (we used Billion Connect, code FOLLOW for $3 off) before you land\u2014internet access is restricted otherwise.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\ude95 Didi (via Alipay) is a cheap, easy way to get from the airport to the city centre.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83e\uddf1 Choose the Mutianyu entrance over Badaling for the Great Wall\u2014better preserved and less crowded.<\/li>\n    <li>\u23f0 Visit the Great Wall as early in the day as possible to avoid crowds and midday sun.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Book Forbidden City tickets at least 8 days ahead, and register for Tiananmen Square at least 1 day ahead\u2014both sell out or require advance registration.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83e\udeaa Carry your passport everywhere\u2014metro exits, attractions, and the Great Wall all require it.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\ude87 The metro is the cheapest, most reliable way to get around Beijing\u2014traffic can be brutal.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udf38 Don't touch or pluck cherry blossoms, in China or anywhere else\u2014let others enjoy them too.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\ude37 If you have pollen allergies, be prepared for the tree-fluff \"snow\" that covers the city in spring.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Compare prices before buying international brands\u2014VAT refunds don't always make up the price gap.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2>\ud83d\udcb0 Our Beijing Costs & Prices<\/h2>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>\ud83d\udcf1 Billion Connect eSIM: <strong>Use code FOLLOW for $3 off your first purchase<\/strong><\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\ude95 Airport to city centre via Didi: <strong>Approximately $9 USD<\/strong> (20+ km)<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udfe8 Smart hotel (3 nights): <strong>Approximately $57 USD\/night, breakfast for two included<\/strong><\/li>\n    <li>\ud83e\uddf1 Great Wall (Mutianyu) entry ticket: <strong>15 CNY per person<\/strong>, plus a separate cable car round-trip ticket<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udfa0 798 Art Zone: <strong>Free entry<\/strong>; electric car rental from 18 CNY per 30 minutes<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udfef Summer Palace entry: <strong>30 CNY (basic admission)<\/strong> or 60 CNY (full package)<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\ude87 Metro to Summer Palace (2 transfers): <strong>6 CNY total<\/strong><\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udf38 Yuyuantan Park (cherry blossom park) entry: <strong>10 CNY per person<\/strong><\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udf6d Sakura-style cotton candy: <strong>20 CNY<\/strong><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <p>\n    <em>Prices are based on our trip and may vary depending on the season, availability, booking date, room category, exchange rates and the exact service booked.<\/em>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <h2>\ud83c\udfa5 Watch Our Beijing Adventure<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"post-video\">\n    <!-- Replace VIDEO_ID with your Beijing YouTube video ID -->\n    <iframe\n        data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2rZjYikbdYE\"\n        title=\"Follow The Imprints Beijing Travel Guide \u2013 Great Wall, Summer Palace & Cherry Blossoms\"\n        allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"0\">\n    <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"post-outro\">\n    Beijing gave us a bit of everything: 3,000 years of history at the Great Wall and the Summer Palace, a completely modern side at the 798 Art Zone, and cherry blossoms wherever we turned\u2014on the Great Wall, in the parks, and even drifting through the city as tree fluff.\n    <br><br>\n    We learned a few lessons the hard way (book Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City well in advance!), but between the smart hotel robot, the incredible Great Wall hike with a local friend, and Beijing's efficient metro system, this capital city won us over.\n    <br><br>\n    This is just the beginning of our second China trip\u2014we're hopping between multiple cities, both modern and traditional, over the coming weeks. Next stop: Changsha, where a special guest who has travelled to 123 countries joins us.\n    <br><br>\n    <strong>100 countries down, and our journey around the world continues. \ud83c\udf0e\u2708\ufe0f<\/strong>\n  <\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<h2>\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Beijing<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Do Canadians need a visa for China?<\/h3>\n<p>As Canadians, we were able to enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. You do need a return or onward flight booked to qualify for this entry.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What's the best way to book flights, hotels and trains in China?<\/h3>\n<p>We booked everything through Trip.com rather than local Chinese websites, since many local sites only accept local currency and can be difficult for international travellers to use. Trip.com accepted our own debit and credit cards and was easy to navigate.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Do I need an eSIM in China?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, we'd strongly recommend it. China has significant internet restrictions, and apps like WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook aren't accessible without a workaround. We used Billion Connect and had full 5G access throughout our trip.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Which Great Wall entrance should I visit\u2014Mutianyu or Badaling?<\/h3>\n<p>Based on our experience and a local guide's recommendation, Mutianyu is better preserved and less crowded than the more famous Badaling entrance, though both are popular and both are more than an hour from downtown Beijing.<\/p>\n\n<h3>How much does it cost to visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu?<\/h3>\n<p>Entry was 15 CNY per person. From there, you can add a shuttle bus, cable car, or toboggan ride at additional cost. We chose a round-trip cable car ticket, which we found cheaper and more convenient than the toboggan option.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Do I need to book tickets in advance for Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Based on our experience, Forbidden City tickets need to be booked at least 8 days in advance, and Tiananmen Square requires registration at least 1 day in advance. We weren't able to visit either because we hadn't booked ahead, so we'd strongly recommend planning this before you arrive.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Is Beijing easy to get around?<\/h3>\n<p>We found the metro to be the cheapest and most reliable way to get around, especially given how heavy traffic can get. A 40-minute cross-city metro ride cost us only 6 CNY.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What is the white fluff seen around Beijing in spring?<\/h3>\n<p>It's a natural, cotton-like fluff released by certain trees during spring, not snow or dust. Based on our experience, it can affect people with pollen allergies, so a mask is worth considering during this season.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Is cherry blossom season in Beijing worth visiting compared to Japan?<\/h3>\n<p>Based on our experience, Beijing's cherry blossoms were just as beautiful as what we saw in Japan, without the seasonal price increases Japan tends to see during peak bloom.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Do I need to carry my passport around Beijing?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. 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