I Didn't Expect Beijing to Look Like This🇨🇳 | Hidden Gems & Spots Visited by Jensen Huang & Tim Cook

Most visitors come to Beijing for the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and famous landmarks. But on our final day, we wanted to explore a completely different side of the city. In the final episode of our Beijing Travel Guide, we visit local neighborhoods, riverside walks, traditional food spots, and hidden places that many visitors never get to experience. Along the way, we also stop by several places that have become popular with global tech leaders visiting Beijing, before ending our journey with some of our favorite hidden gems — from peaceful hutongs and local cafés to Michelin-recommended noodles, vintage shops, and traditional Chinese pastries. If you're planning your first trip to Beijing, or simply want to experience the city beyond the usual tourist attractions, we hope this guide helps you discover another side of China's capital. Chapters： 0:00 Preview 0:39 Places Loved by Global Tech Leaders 0:57 A Hidden Park Chosen by Tim Cook 2:05 Beijing's Quiet Creative District Beyond 798 5:20 Beijing's "Seine River" in the Embassy District 7:08 Beijing's Most Beautiful Riverside Bistro 7:58 The Library Where Tim Cook Met Young Creators 8:49 Jensen Huang's Michelin Zhajiangmian Spot 10:02 Trying Beijing's Famous Douzhi 10:33 A Rooftop Bar Overlooking Shichahai 11:12 A Romantic Boat Ride on Shichahai 12:52 Jensen Huang's Favorite Snack Street 14:12 Hidden Gems No One Tells You About 16:24 A Hutong Loved by Beijing Locals 18:27 Ditan Park — Beijing's Imperial Altar of Earth 19:59 A Hidden Rooftop Café in the Hutongs 21:38 A Michelin-Recommended Chongqing Noodle Shop 22:33 Sanlitun — Beijing's Trendiest Neighborhood 23:07 Beijing's Best Vintage & Concept Stores 25:39 A Hidden Traditional Chinese Bakery If you enjoy slow travel, local food, cafés, and discovering places beyond the guidebooks, don't forget to subscribe for more travel guides from around the world. 🌏☕