London to Beijing Flights

The large and sprawling capital of China, Beijing, is a city that has a history spanning more than three millennia.  It speaks to tourists of the legends of the Ming and Qing dynasties, of the Forbidden City, and of dragons. Cultural relics are found in plenty around the museums of Beijing.

However, the world’s third most populous city isn’t just about ancient mausoleums and Great Walls. It is a modern city with high rise buildings and bustling subway networks that have been classified as some of the longest in the world.

Tip: Springs in Beijing bear witness to sandstorms from the Gobi Desert. Therefore, any trip should be planned keeping in mind the possibility of such events.

Flight Options from London to Beijing

All London to Beijing flights land at Beijing Capital International Airport. It is located 32 kilometres from the city of Beijing and witnesses high passenger and cargo traffic. The airport is linked to the city via the Airport Expressway and the Northern Airport Line which runs from the Jingcheng Expressway. Flights will take off from London’s Heathrow Airport, which is the primary airport for London city.

Take a direct flight to Beijing on Air China. The flight duration is about 10 hours and 25 minutes.  in about two and a half hours. A cheap flight from London can be availed on Ukraine International Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines or Emirates. A London-Beijing flight booking with connecting flights or stopovers are usually upward of 16 hours in duration. Stops are made in Dubai International Airport, Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. 

Tip: Some flights with stopovers are operated with multiple airlines and you have to make sure that you do not miss connecting flights in such situations.  

Splendours of Imperial China in Beijing

The heart of Beijing is definitely the Forbidden City. Home to the Ming and Qing dynasties, the imperial compound today, houses Chinese art collections, with several imperial gardens. Tiananmen Square has several notable tourist spots such as Qianmen, Tiananmen, the national Museum of China, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, and the Summer Palace. The Summer palace is a World Heritage Site.

Some religious sites to visit in Beijing are the Temple of Heaven, Temple of the Sun, Big Bell Temple, Confucius Temple, Niujie Mosque, and the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception.

Tip: The Beijing Zoo, Jade Belt Bridge, Tombs of Ming Dynasty, and Fragrant Hills Park are other wonderful places that should be a part of any tourist itinerary.

Staying and eating in Beijing

Accommodation in every price range can be found in Beijing. You can choose from boutique hotels, high-end luxurious properties, home-stays, bed-n-breakfasts, and budget hotels around every part of the city. You will find plenty of hotels in Qianmen Residential District, near Tiananmen square, and Tiyuguan Residential District.

Steamed Dumpling shops, Hot-Pot restaurants and local Chinese cuisine dot all the important tourist places and you will have no problems with food in this city. There are good wine-and-dine restaurants that serve the best seafood, Indian cuisine, Italian, and American cuisine too.

Tip: Try the Peking Duck when in erstwhile Peking (Beijing) and also make time for Zhajiang noodles, bean soup, and Bao Du while you are in Beijing.

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