Beijing Weather December & Useful Tips for Travelling Beijing in December

It is very cold in Beijing in December. The temperature drops a lot during the night, but the heating is provided in almost every household since November. Check the weather forecast at least one week in advance and pack suitable items.

Clothes: Thick sweater, heattech clothing, long pants, wool coat, down jacket, winter coat

Accessories & shoes: Boots, sneakers, muffler, hat, gloves, warm tights, mask, sunglasses

The Forbidden City, Great Wall are the top two scenic sites that can be visited all year around. Especially during the winter, you can find the most beautiful snowscape in the Forbidden City. White snow and golden glazed tiles in the backdrop of the red walls make you feel like you are walking in the oil paintings with bright colors and royal atmosphere. Getting to the outskirts of Beijing, you will be stunned by the magnificent views of the Great Wall covered under snow, like a dragon lying atop the mountains. Hiking along it, you will be amazed how wise and diligent the ancient is.

Besides hiking and roaming around, you can also go to Shichahai (什刹海) where the local Beijingers gather and enjoy the ice skating. As the host of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, Beijing has a lot world-class ski resorts. There are multiple ones for you to try, such as Nanshan ski resort (南山滑雪场), Huaibei ski resort (怀北滑雪场) and Shijinglong ski resort (石京龙滑雪场).

If the cold weather holds you back, hanging out with your friends and family at different museums and hutongs in Beijing is also an awesome way to relax yourself in the chilly December. National Museum of China and the Chinese Art Museum are the representative ones.

After the feasting to your eyes, Beijing Hotpot and Peking Duck are what you can not miss in winter!

Since Harbin, "the ice city of China" is to the north of Beijing, you are also recommended to go there to enjoy the marvellous winter scenery and ice festivals, if you have more time.

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1. For outdoor activities in Beijing during winter, please keep warm and wear thick clothes such as down jackets, sweaters, gloves, etc. It's better to wear anti-skid shoes or sneakers if you would like to go hiking. You are suggested to wear sunglasses to protect the eyes from snow blindness and do the warm-up exercise if you are going to ski.

2. There might be a lot of people during Christmas and the end of year in the shopping malls and scenic areas in Beijing. If you would like to come during this time, please book your ticket and hotel weeks in advance.

3. Beijing is now available for the 144-Hour Visa-Free for Transit policy. With valid international travel documents and connecting flight tickets to a third country, you can stay in Beijing for 6 days without a visa.

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