Beijing, brimming with people, bikes, pollution, and culture, offers visitors a sense of the grandeur of both ancient and modern China. Huge and imperialist, China’s capital entertains many kinds of travelers. The Forbidden City, Tian’anmen Square, and Summer Palace can keep history buffs occupied for days. The unrestored parts of the Great Wall await for epic adventures to hike them. Lovers of beauty and art can see tea ceremonies and Chinese acrobatics shows. Businessmen breezing through get foot massages at its 24-hour spas. There is something for everyone in Beijing, regardless of your interests. To figure out what it is, start with our sampling of some of the city’s most famous, enduring, and characteristic sites and activities.