Dos:

• Learn a few basic phrases of Mandarin to communicate with the local shop owners and taxi drivers.
• Carry some cash with you, you may not be able to use your credit card in all establishments.
• Book a hotel through a reliable travel company and not one that offers stays and tours at cheap prices and tries to rip off tourists.
• Check on the weather as there is a possibility of getting stuck in torrential rains, sandstorms or hurricane winds in Beijing.
• Avoid leaving your hotel without your visa and passport. 
• Rent a bicycle (apart from your normal sightseeing tours) to get a closer experience of the people and places in the city. 

Dont’s:

• Don’t take the subway during rush hour.
• Don’t take illegal taxis.
• Beijing is known for its unpredictable traffic jams so don’t take a  taxi especially when you’re in a hurry.
• Be very careful while crossing the road and always follow the traffic rules.
• Don’t leave your hotel without your visa and passport, you might be stopped by the police. 
• Don’t forget to bargain.
• Don’t forget to carry toilet paper.
• Don’t talk about politically sensitive issues.

Beijing’s electrifying nightlife offers a plethora of activities for everyone to discover the city’s beauty and charm.  Beijing is full of western-style bars, clubs, casinos, and cafes.  The nightclubs and luxury restaurants attract a number of tourists looking to relax and unwind.  If you’re a food lover, then hop across to the "snack streets" for an unmatched experience in street food, or go on a gourmet night-food walking tour.  Shoppers can check out the malls or street side stores for local or high-end shopping.   If you're a lover of art and theatre, then visit the Beijing Opera for a spectacular theatre show.  If you’re fond of acrobatics, then head straight to the ‘Pearl of Oriental Art’ to witness the amazing performances and superb skills of acrobats.  If you love martial arts more than acrobatics, then visit the Red Theater for a Kung Fu Show.  Alternatively, one can admire Beijing's nighttime cityscapes or the nightly views of the Great Wall.  The colorful and lit up buildings across Tiananmen Square also offer a stunning view at night.  These and many similar activities can tantalize the senses and pump up the adrenaline of any traveller.

• If you’re a food lover, then visit the Silk Road of Beijing. The area is lined with restaurants and you can enjoy a donkey meat sandwich or grilled cow tongue.
• Discover the wonderful art at the most famous Ullens Centre for Contemporary Art, famous for high-end modern art.
• Experience the fun of buying Beijing postcards that give you a glimpse into the history of Hutongs and other such wonders.
• Wander around the Watermelon Museum to get a crash course in the origin of watermelons and their amazing varieties around the world.

• If you’re an art and antique collector, head to the Panjiyuan antiques market, home to 3,000 vendors selling curios and memorabilia.
• Drop in at the Temple of Heaven to enjoy a quick session of tai chi, singing, chess or calligraphy.
• A fun, relaxing bath in the hot spring lends an out-of-this-world experience, especially if you’re a spa lover.
• You’ll absolutely love the rickshaw rides on Beijing Hutongs that give an old-world feel.
• Explore the small streets and narrow alleyways of Beijing that give you a glimpse of old Beijing.
• Don’t miss out on the street stalls and small restaurants that give a taste of a variety of fried, or seafood-filled dumplings.

• Yixing Teapots
• 'Inside Painted' Snuff Bottles
• Beijing Palace Lantern
• Chinese Jewellery
• Chinese Tea
• Cloisonne Objects
• Eight Treasures Ink-pad
• Chinese Ceramics
• Chinese Silk
• Beijing Lord Rabbit Figurines
• Beijing Paper Cuts
• Neiliansheng Cloth Shoes
• Chinese Chop
• Zhongguo Jie (Chinese knots)
• Chinese Calligraphy Wall Scrolls
• Beijing Dough Figurines
• Chinese Traditional Clothing