Peking Duck
Lacquer-skinned duck carved tableside. Book ahead or queue with the locals — both worth it.
Siji Minfu Roast Duck · Beijing
Rooftop of the Capital · Jingshan Park
Beijing4.71 hr 15 min12k saved
Climb the man-made hill just before sunset and the whole Forbidden City unrolls below you in gold-tiled rows.
It sits in Beijing, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best just before sunset for the panorama over the forbidden city.
Good to know
- Best time — Just before sunset for the panorama over the Forbidden City
- Arrive early for the light
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
Photo: Arvin Yuan · Unsplash License
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