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💡Must - know tips for foreign tourists in Beijing!

✅Documents: Passport valid for at least 6 more months, visa and ID ready

✅Payment: Have cash on hand. Use international cards or download Alipay/WeChat Pay

✅Communication: Translation apps + basic Chinese phrases

✅Transportation: Navigate with map apps. Note entry permit & traffic rules if driving

✅Sights: Reserve tickets in advance for popular spots like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall

✅Others: Check weather, dress accordingly, respect customs, avoid sensitive topics

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