{"id":460753,"date":"2026-10-28T03:15:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/beijing-china-things-do\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T03:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:15:17","slug":"beijing-china-things-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beijing-china-things-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Beijing China: 22 Best Things to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When I visited Beijing China on a group tour in the summer of 2012, I remember a city shrouded in heavy smog, with dust in the air and people glistening with sweat in the summer heat. By 2026, things have changed dramatically: average PM2.5 concentrations have fallen by a full 70%<\/strong>, and severe smog is now the exception rather than the rule. The way you visit has changed, too. Back then, you could simply turn up at a landmark; now almost everything needs to be booked online in advance using your passport number<\/strong>. You cannot even enter the square without your original passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International flights to Beijing make getting here straightforward, with connections through major hubs and direct services from some cities. Visa requirements depend on your nationality<\/strong>, so check the rules for your passport and arrange any required tourist visa well before departure. Processing times and fees vary by country; do not leave the paperwork until the last minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a possible way to visit without a tourist visa: 240-hour visa-free transit<\/strong>. The important catch is that you need an onward ticket to a third country or region<\/strong>; a straightforward return trip from your departure city to Beijing and back will not qualify. Since late November 2025, you can also complete a free online arrival card<\/strong> before travelling to save time at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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