China

Beijing

Beijing's biggest draws genuinely deliver, from Mutianyu Great Wall's forested mountains and cable car access to the pandas at Beijing Zoo who draw crowds for good reason. For a meal that has been feeding visitors since 1864, the Quanjude Qianmen branch serves the city's most famous roast duck in a sprawling period dining room where the tableside carving is part of the experience. The quieter side of Beijing surfaces on Guozijian Street, a pedestrian lane near the Confucius Temple that feels like it belongs to a different century and costs nothing to wander. Set up Alipay before you arrive because the city runs almost entirely on digital payments and cash is rarely useful. FamiVentura's Beijing guide covers 15 picks per category, 2-day and 5-day itineraries, a neighbourhood guide, and a survival guide for a city of monumental scale that is more navigable with kids than it first appears.