Beijing offers many unexpected gems that may go underappreciated: its less obvious cultural sites can transport you back in time to an age before skyscrapers and fast food.
Consider visiting Beijing’s first specialty Baijiu bar, where you will find an assortment of this strong traditional Chinese liquor. With Cathay Pacific, you can enjoy unrestricted access to the city, including on rare routes like New York to Beijing.
1. The Forbidden City
Visitors who know where to look can discover all sorts of fascinating stories within its vast edifice, serving as vivid lessons in Chinese history!
No matter its iconic status, the Forbidden City can become very crowded on busy days. To beat the crowds it’s best to arrive early and explore palace grounds before tour buses begin arriving. Insiders recommend exploring more buildings by foot than sticking strictly to main paths – and check out Hall of Supreme Harmony … Read More