Overview

Places of interest in Beijing

Overview
1 Great Wall of China
Ancient Marvel Spanning Centuries
This ancient wonder stretches across mountains, featuring iconic watchtowers and sweeping ramparts. Visitors explore historic fortifications, scenic vistas and cultural heritage sites that have stood for centuries along China's northern frontier.
Highlights:
  • 🌄 Enjoy panoramic mountain views from elevated Wall paths
  • 🏯 Explore ancient watchtowers and fortresses along the Wall
  • 🥾 Hike the scenic, less crowded Mutianyu section
2 Ming Tombs
Railway Station
3 Forbidden City
Ancient Imperial Majesty Center
Highlights:
  • 🏯 Climb the Gate of Divine Might for sweeping palace views
  • 🐉 Explore the ornate halls and admire the intricate dragon motifs
  • 🚪 Walk through the grand Meridian Gate into imperial history
1 Xidan Joy City
Department Store
2 Wangfujing Street
Way
1 Mubus meeting point (Mutianyu Great Wall bus)
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4 Summer Palace
Imperial Garden of Tranquil Beauty
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Stroll along the Long Corridor and admire painted scenes
  • ⛰️ Climb Longevity Hill for panoramic palace and lake views
  • 🚣‍♀️ Take a boat ride across Kunming Lake
1 Beijing Botanical Garden
Garden
2 Gushanzhai Gorge Scenic Area
Park
5 National Museum of China
China’s vast cultural treasury
Highlights:
  • 📜 Learn about China’s modern history through immersive exhibits
  • 🔥 See the bronze vessels from the Shang dynasty up close
  • 🏺 Admire ancient Chinese artifacts spanning five millennia
2 National Centre for the Performing Arts
Theatre
3 Wangfujing Snack Street
Restaurant
3 Silk Street Market
Shop
4 Qianmen Street
Way
5 The Place
Shop
6 Tian'anmen Square
Square
7 Temple of Heaven
Park
4 Beijing Chaoyang Theater
Theatre
8 Beihai Park
Ancient imperial garden oasis
Highlights:
  • 🏯 Stroll the Five-Dragon Pavilions along Beihai’s shore
  • 🐲 Admire the colorful Nine-Dragon Screen’s imperial artistry
  • 🏔️ Climb to the White Dagoba for panoramic lake views
9 Jingshan Park
Park
10 798 Art District
POI
11 Yonghegong Lama Temple
Railway Station
3 Yuyuantan Park
Park
5 Beijing Olympic Park
POI
6 Houhai Lake
POI
7 Beijing Zoo
Zoo
1 Beijing Capital International Airport
China’s Historic Aviation Gateway
Serving as China’s primary international gateway, this modern hub connects over 200 destinations worldwide. Its extensive facilities include multiple terminals, high‑speed rail links and a range of retail and dining options for travelers.
4 Miyun Reservoir
POI
5 Jinhai Lake
POI
2 Beijing Daxing International Airport
Futuristic design meets vast efficiency
Opened in 2019, it serves as a major hub for domestic and international flights, featuring a distinctive butterfly‑shaped terminal, high‑speed rail connections to downtown and extensive cargo facilities for passengers.
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