Tourists pose for a group photo with the Chinese calligraphy they wrote at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, Jan. 16, 2025 [Photo by Yang Chuanli/China.org.cn]

According to Zhang Chengjie, head of Commercial Operation, Marketing, Trip.com Group, Beijing has become an increasingly popular destination for international travelers, with Singapore, South Korea, the United States, Russia and Thailand being the top source markets.

"The top five favorite scenic spots in Beijing among foreign tourists are the Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Universal Beijing Resort," Zhang said.