Beijing is China’s beating heart; here you can discover stunning Chinese temples, admire mountainous landscapes and cutting edge skyscrapers and revel in the city’s cultural heritage at world-class museums; there are over 100 dotted over the city dedicated to art, culture, history and more. Traveasy offers cheap flights to Beijing, so you could soon be planning a trip to China’s sprawling capital.

Beijing is a modernised city with futuristic appeal, but this doesn’t take away its rich heritage. The city dates back over 3000 years and has been the capital of several ancient dynasties. It’s home to some spectacular historic sightseeing landmarks that take you back in time to a bygone era including old hutong alleyways, the majestic Forbidden City palace complex and the iconic Great Wall of China.

This colourful Chinese capital is a shopper’s paradise with plenty of retail therapy options. You’ve got the contemporary shopping malls and streets including Wangfujing Street which is also an excellent entertainment hub and there are lots of local markets selling quirky souvenirs and handicrafts. Beijing is also a fantastic culinary centre with mouth-watering traditional cuisines, including the city’s signature dish Peking duck. This is a must try!