The city that has reinvented itself across dynasties has no shortage of new must-see attractions in 2026. Here’s how to see the best of Beijing, from the Forbidden City to its hidden courtyards and alleyways.

BEIJING -- During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), Beijing carried out more than 60 emergency reinforcement projects on the Great Wall, restoring over 20 kilometers of wall sections, according to municipal authorities on Wednesday.

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In the Two Michelin Stars category, Blackswan, known for its contemporary French cuisine, and Lamdre, focused on vegetable-based dishes, were newly promoted. Jingji, King's Joy, Lu Shang Lu, and Shanghai Cuisine have maintained their two-star status.

Photo taken on October 27, 2025 shows the logo of the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2025 in Beijing. The forum kicks off on October 27 and concludes on October 30. Photo: Ma Jingjing/GT The Annual Conference of the Financial Street Forum (FSF) concluded in Beijing on Thursday,

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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva lost her last appeal on Thursday in a doping case that rocked the 2022 Beijing Olympics where she shaped to be a breakout star. Swiss Federal Tribunal judges dismissed Valieva’s appeal to overturn a four-year ban imposed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in January last year.

The National Meteorological Center also renewed a yellow fog warning at 6 am, indicating that foggy conditions would affect not only Beijing but also many other parts of the country from morning to noon. In some areas, including southern Beijing, visibility could be as low as 200 meters.