i expect to visit beijing on Jan 5. what are the must visit places & cities?

It can be cold then, so do wear warm. The recommended places are Badaling Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Wangfujing Pedestrian and Silk Market. If you are interested, go to Art Zone 798 as well.

As I mentioned, Badaling is a strong recommendation, but you may also consider Mutianyu section. If you have more time, spend one or two days in Tianjin.

At last, The Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin will officially open that day. Probably you'd love to enjoy!

Hi Unita,

Many thanks for your reply. I haven't got the return ticket yet, so its totally upto me. I saw the pictures of the Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, its really awesome - I will definitely visit this place. Whats the best way from BJ to be there?

I'll visit all the places you mentioned. For The Great Wall do you recommend to visit both Badaling and Mutianyu or any one preferable?

Also please let me know if I should cover any other places with BJ, Harbin and Tianjin.

Finally please give me some brief idea that how can I distribute my days at different places and best way to stay.

Thanks
Mohit