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The four seasons in Beijing, a northern city, are demarcated with a long hot summer, long chilly winter, and shorter spring and autumn. The hottest month is July and the coldest is January. Considering the frequent sandstorms in spring, September and October with their pleasant weather are considered the best visiting times.

To visit Beijing in spring or autumn, bring lightweight clothing such as long-sleeved shirts or T-shirts, plus one or two jackets and sweaters. The temperature in summer ranges between 30 and 39 centigrade, calling for summer clothes.

A winter journey to Beijing may be a shock to visitors from tropical countries. Enjoying the snow scene on West Hill, skating in Beihai Park, followed by a steaming hotpot with mutton slices will drive out the chills. Be sure to bring winter clothes, including wool sweaters and down coats.

Spring is rainy season in Beijing, with some rain in summer and between summer and autumn. Rainstorms may happen without warning in the afternoon of sunny days. Sometimes even weather forecasters can predict a shower only one or two hours ahead. Heavy rain may block traffic; inconveniencing everyone. Remember to pack a raincoat or umbrella.

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Beijing City Guide

There are numerous scenic spots and historical sites in Beijing. Some of them are walkable. Some of the attractions are a little far from the city centre. Among the huge number of sightseeing spots, there are top 10 must-see places in Beijing:

- Forbidden City

- Temple of Heaven

- Summer Palace

- Ming Tombs

- the Great Wall

- Old Hutong

- Lama Temple

- Tiananmen Square

- Capital Museum

- Olympic Sites

Beijing Great Wall Map

Around Beijing, there are eight sections of the Great Wall, including Badaling, Juyongguan, Huanghuacheng, Jiankou, Mutianyu, Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and Simatai. Most of the sections of Great Wall in Beijing are well-preserved and mainly the remains from the Ming Dynasty, an era of huge construction. All the eight sections of the Great Wall in Beijing have their own unique features.

Beijing Suburban District Map

Beijing has a population of over 13 million, about 5 million living in the city proper and the rest on the outskirts. It is divided into 16 districts and 2 counties.

Below are the 8 Suburban districts and 2 counties close to the Beijing city proper (the other 8 districts are within the city proper, totalling 16 districts):

Beijing Touring & Side-Trips

There are a lot of interesting spots and historical sites not very far from the city of Beijing like Xian, Chengde, Pingyao, Datong, Qinhuangdao, Luoyang, Qufu, Tianjin, Shanghai, Harbin and many more....