US$49 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Beijing

Beijing is the capital and one of the most populous cities in China. It is a city well blended with ancient culture and modern civilization. Every year it attracts tens of millions of visitors and tourists to enjoy its rich culture and beautiful scenery, both at home and abroad. Beijing is famous for the Great Wall of China which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Beijing is fast to become a popular and trendy destination for tourists.

Tip: The best time to visit Beijing is from the month of March to May and then from September to October.

How to Reach Beijing

Beijing has two airports Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY). The distance between Shanghai to Beijing is 674 miles. The time taken to cover the distance from one place to another is approximately 2 hours 5 minutes and it might vary due to weather conditions. There is a number of Shanghai to Beijing flights available which are operated on a daily basis. Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China Airways provides direct flights from Shanghai to Beijing. There are many more airways that offer cheap flights to Beijing. 

Tip: Book your air tickets in advance during weekdays to get cheaper deals.

Must-Visit Places in Beijing

Beijing is popular for its history and culture. Being a tourist, the Wangfujing area is the best place to stay as it is centrally located and it is a walking distance to some of the landmarks such as Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. Beihai Park is home to the largest and most beautiful public lake in Beijing. The tombs of the Qing Dynasty emperors are situated in the north-east of Beijing is must-visit heritage sites.

The Great Wall of China is an important component of every visit to Beijing. There are significant eight parts along the total length of the Great Wall around Beijing including Badaling, Juyongguan, Jinshanling, Huanghuacheng, Jiankou, Mutianyu, Gubeikou and Simatai.

Your visit to Beijing is incomplete without visiting the Lama Temple as it is one of Beijing's most prominent active Buddhist temples. Visit the Chinese largest royal garden “The Old Summer Palace” which is also known as the “Imperial Garden Museum” to experience masterly architecture and artistic design. Get lost in the Dashilar area to see the original architecture and stroll through the past. Temple of Heaven, Olympic Park, and Ritan Park are a few must-visit places. 

Tip: Visit Panda House and see the different types of Pandas and other animals.

Shopping, Eating and Drinking in Beijing:

There are many markets and shopping malls in Beijing where you can buy all variety of stuff under one roof. Silk Street Market is a well-known and widely visited market in Beijing that offers good quality of products at a reasonable price. The food is famous in Beijing from street snacks shops to dining restaurants. Beijing is one of the safest places to walk around at night. There are night tour, shows, pubs, night clubs in Beijing to enjoy the nightlife.

Tip: Kai Shui (Hot Water) is a famous drink in Beijing. Tea is also a popular drink in Beijing.

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