Most Practical Tips and Information for Your Beijing Tour

Here we provide some practical tips for Beijing tour. Not only common knowledge of the city, but also the detailed helpful tips for sightseeing. 

Tip 1: Chinese Currency and Exchange Rate

When touring in Beijing, foreign currency can be changed in most banks and hotels. Exchange rates do not vary that much, so hotels are often the most straightforward place to exchange. 

Tip 2: Best Time to Tour in Beijing

Springs and autumns are the best times to come to Beijing, but beware that during national holidays the city's hotels and sights will be packed.

Tip 3: Taking Photos Carefully

Beijing is a beautiful city and there are many pictures await you. But if you want to take pictures of strangers or street scenes with people, make sure to get their permission for the photo or do it without detection. Also it's very common locals come across when you are taking a picture.

Tip 4: Beijing Useful Telephone Numbers

China Internationall country code number: 86

Beijing city code number: 010

Ambulance: 120

Fire: 119

Police: 110

Weather Forecast: 121

Time: 117

Tip 5: Useful Guide Book

We suggest you should better bring a Guide Book with you, obviously written in your local language, but make sure alongside every attraction heading, and it has the Chinese name written in Chinese alongside. 

Tip 6: Health Care in Beijing

If you have any health problems while visiting Beijing, there are good medical facilities with modern hospitals and plenty of clinics. Many of the doctors speak English. 

Tip 7: Beijing Safety 

Relatively, violent crime in Beijing is low, so usually visitors should not encounter any problems. Make sure you keep your valuables locked in your hotel safe and avoid carrying more cash than you need.

Hope this Beijing tour tips can help you a lot.