For senior travelers, the fascinating city of Beijing offers the best cultural experience – you are encouraged to visit numerous historical monuments and museums, old & new landmarks and traditional Chinese dwellings. In this way, you’ll have an in-depth insight into local Beijingers’ daily life, and the dramatic, dynamic changes happening in Beijing over the decades. Moreover, there are teahouses and hot springs to relax and refresh you.
Great Wall at Mutianyu section is considered the best part for seniors and disables, as it is less-crowded and the cable car/chairlift is easily to take you up and down the Wall. But remember to bring an alpenstock if you’re hiking around.
Through Tian’anmen Square, this magnificent ancient royal palace is one of the haunting architectures in China with mysterious back stories. Similar UNCESCO heritages include Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
Originally the residential palace for Qing Emperor Yongzheng when he was still a prince, the grand architecture complex was later converted into a sanctuary for Tibetan Buddhist.
Many consider it as the best way to explore the old town of Beijing. The rickshaw takes you to the plain, narrow hutongs, and witness the vanishing Siheyuan or courtyards and the really simple local life.
Part of the Beijing Olympic Green, both Bird's Nest and Water Cube are new landmarks of Beijing. Why not have a stop here and take some photos?
Find yourself a teahouse for a rest and indulge in the time passing by with the entertainment of traditional folk arts.
Famed as the quintessence of China, a Peking Opera show is an alluring activity of Beijing night life for elderly travelers.
Time to completely relax and try to enjoy the medicated diet of TCM (only served in some of the hot springs).
