Your first week in Beijing, made easy
The places, apps and little local tips that make a big city feel a little smaller.
Beijing is full of contrasts: calm temple courtyards and lively streets, old hutongs and a skyline that seems to change every year. Your first week is a good time to find your rhythm.
Save your hotel or home address in Chinese characters so you can show it to a driver. A translation app with offline Chinese and a map app with saved places will make daily errands smoother.
Leave one afternoon free to wander a hutong, try a neighbourhood noodle shop or visit a park. Take your time, ask for help when you need it and let the city surprise you.
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