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Beijing Attractions

Beijing has an abundance of appealing options to offer tourists. For first-time visitors, the ancient mega-attractions so famous across the world must not be missed: the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple and Great Wall. You can take a virtual tour by clicking on any of the sites in the list below. The capital city is full of diversity, having something for everyone. We have compiled a number of unique local activities, which will provide a fun and educational cultural flair to your trip and unfold a more authentic picture of Beijing life.

Top Beijing Attractions

Great Wall (Badaling)
Great Wall (Badaling)
--UNESCO World Heritage    Site
--Must see attraction in    China
 
Forbidden City
Forbidden City
--UNESCO World Heritage    Site
--The largest collection of    preserved ancient      wooden structures in the    world
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
--UNESCO World    Heritage
--Large park and temple    complex
 
Summer Palace
Summer Palace
--UNESCO World    Heritage
--A masterpiece of   Chinese landscape   garden design
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square
--The largest square in the    World
--Often used for the    country's big celebration
 
Hutong Tour
Hutong Tour
--The old residential area    in Beijing
-- A good place to    understand the local    people's life
Bird's Nest
Bird's Nest
--The National Stadium    used for the 2008    Summer Olympic
--Popular attraction after    Beijing Olympic
Water Cube
Water Cube
--The National Aquatics    Centre used for the 2008    Summer Olympic
--Popular attraction after    Beijing Olympic
Great Wall (Mutianyu)
Great Wall (Mutianyu)
--The largest construction    scale and best quality    section
--Featured attraction for    hiking tour
Great Wall (Simatai)
Great Wall (Simatai)
--UNESCO World Heritage    Site
--Featured attraction for    advanture tour
 
Great Wall (Jinshanling)
Great Wall
(Jinshanling)
--A well preserved Ming   Dynasty Great Wall
--Popular for hiking tour
 
Peking Opera
Peking Opera
--China's national opera
--Hot optional night    entertainment program    for most of the tourists
 
Beijing Roast Duck
Beijing Roast Duck
--Famous representative    Beijing dish
--Must try food in Beijing

 

Kung Fu Show
Kung Fu Show
--Chinese Martial Arts    Show
--Featured entertainment    program for tourists

 

Ming Tombs
Ming Tombs
--UNESCO World Heritage    Site
--Featured attraction for    tourists
Sacred Road
Sacred Road
--Part of the Ming Tomb
--Selected tourist attraction
Prince Gong's Mansion
Prince Gong's Mansion
--One of the most ornate   and extravagant    residence compounds in   all of Beijing
Olympic Park
Olympic Park
--Venue for 2008 Beijing    Olympic Game
--A popular attraction after    Olympics

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beijing Zoo
Beijing Zoo
--With over 100 years    history
--Popular attraction for    seeing Giant Panda in    Beijing
798 Art Zone
798 Art Zone
--One of the 22 best city art    centers
--A cultural landmark of    Beijing
Lama Temple
Lama Temple
--The Buddhist temple of    the highest standard
--The Buddhist Museum
Nanluoguxiang
Nanluoguxiang
--One of the oldest    alleyways in Beijing
--A must-see attraction in    Beijing
Shichahai
Shichahai
--Formed by three lakes
--A well-known bar street

Tour in Depth

While the following activities may not be on most tour itineraries, please feel free to tell us if you have interest. Our trip advisors would be happy to help tailor-made tours including any of them. Don 't hesitate to ask us!

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