The definition of controlled chaos—Beijing, a vast metropolis where pedestrians and mopeds weave alongside endless taxis and buses on six-lane avenues. Security officers are ever-present to guide unfamiliar travelers navigating sites rich with historical artifacts. Plan for a week and pre-book each item on the itinerary to ensure all sites can be seen, and download WeChat.

Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, CBD, Dongyue Temple, 798 Art Zone, Summer Palace, and various streets and avenues