5 Non-Tourist Destinations in Beijing

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Be careful if heading out to Simatai during the Olympics. Since it is outside the city limits of Beijing (Hebei) province, you might have a tough time getting back in because of the restrictions on domestic travel.

Also!

If you're looking for an authentic, local meal in Beijing but are intimidated by local menus, check out chinabites.com. It's a small website I run to help foreigners get a great meal regardless of whether or not they speak Chinese. I also blog about culinary adventures in Beijing here.

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