Beijing, China Travel Guide 2025 | Great Wall, Summer Palace, Qianmen Street | Retirement Travel

China Travelogue Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMTIzrGVkaEFTuYijh6Vx7pyg8Uhhwos5&si=A29OK8Mak8bhZVLa This week we are in Beijing, China. It is the kind of city that wears a thousand years of history like it’s no big deal—palaces, temples, and the amazing Great Wall just casually hanging out alongside high-speed trains and latte art. One minute you’re wandering the Forbidden City, feeling like royalty, and the next you’re dodging e-bikes in a back alley lined with dumpling shops and neon signs. It’s equal parts imperial majesty and modern madness, where ancient traditions and future tech live in surprisingly cozy harmony. Beijing is loud, proud, and absolutely packed with “did-that-just-happen?” moments—and yes, we’re still dreaming about the Peking duck. But our most memorable Beijing experiences were meeting and interacting with the Chinese locals. People treated us with kindness everywhere we went. We are in week 7 of our most epic adventure yet—a 10-video travelogue series through China that spans 3,350 miles, 9 cities, and approximately a million dumplings (give or take). We started this unforgettable journey in the vibrant streets of Hong Kong and zipped across the country on some of the fastest, smoothest, and downright fanciest trains we’ve ever experienced. From futuristic skylines to ancient temples, panda sightings to people-watching, this series is packed with unforgettable moments and plenty of surprises. Whether you’re a curious armchair traveler or planning your own trip to China, we hope you’ll ride along with us for the full series. We’ll be sharing all our best travel tips, what it’s really like to hop aboard China’s high-speed rail, and our honest take on what it feels like to be Americans exploring this vast and fascinating country. So grab a snack (preferably something steamed or stir-fried), hit that subscribe button, and let’s get rolling—this is one ride you don’t want to miss! Our racing in China blog post: https://retirementtravelers.com/beijing-china-great-wall-visit Thanks for following along with us and happy journeys, John and Bev 💬 STAY CONNECTED WITH US! Want more adventures, behind-the-scenes stories, and first dibs on future group trips? 🔗 FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/mvfuHwp7iJviWjHt/ 📫 NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/h_P0RD 🌎 WEBSITE: https://retirementtravelers.com/ 🎥 YOUTUBE: https:/www.YouTube.com/RetirementTravelers 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.Instagram.com/RetirementTravelers 📘 FACEBOOK: https://www.Facebook.com/RetirementTravelers 💼 LINKEDIN: https://www.LinkedIn.com/company/retirement-travelers ✈️ JOIN US ON OUR UPCOMING GROUP TRIP TO VICTORIA FALLS! 📍Trip Info and Booking: https://retirementtravelers.com/victoria-falls-trip-2026 🛠️ OUR FAVORITE TRAVEL TOOLS & PARTNERS We only recommend products we use and love. Some of these are affiliate links, which help support our travels—at no extra cost to you! 💳 CHASE SAPPHIRE RESERVE CC: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19s/CNBBFHXCM6 📬 RVMAIL SERVICE: https://gomyrv.com/RetirementTravelers 🔐 EXPRESS VPN: www.expressvpn.com/retirementtravelers 🛜 AIRALO: https://airalo.pxf.io/rQnbrB 💸 FAREDROP: https://faredrop.com/?fpr=john13 🚗 MY DAY TRIP: https://mydaytrip.com/?linkId=lp_859348&sourceId=retirement-travelers&tenantId=daytrip 🚑 SAFETYWING: https://safetywing.com/referenceID=25117614&utm_source=25117614&utm_medium=Ambassador 💼 RETIREMENT RESOURCES WE TRUST 👧🏼 URS Financial Advisory Link: https://www.ursadvisory.com/ 🎥 Retire with Julia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetirewithJulia #beijing #china #beijingchina #chinatravel #greatwallofchina #chinatravelguide #retirementtravelers #retirementtravel #travel2025 #retirement #seniortravel #chinatrain