Things to do in Beijing
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“ Shison 长 Sha ” Koku Enju
A 382-year-old majestic scholar tree standing proud between modern buildings on Tsinghua's campus.
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Beihai Park
Wander ancient pavilions beside a shimmering jade lake at this stunning imperial garden near the Forbidden City.
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Beijing Ancient Observatory
Marvel at Ming-dynasty bronze astronomical instruments atop a centuries-old tower with sweeping Beijing views.
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Beijing Zoo
Home to giant pandas and thousands of animals, Beijing Zoo is a beloved family escape in the capital.
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CCTV Tower
Tall broadcast tower offering panoramic views across Beijing from observation decks.
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Confucius Temple
Wander through centuries of imperial reverence at Beijing's grand Confucian temple and scholarly sanctuary.
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Ferdinand Verbiest
An attraction in Beijing.
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Forbidden City
Explore 9,000 rooms of Ming dynasty splendor at the world's largest ancient palace complex.
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Gate of Heavenly Peace
Stand before China's most iconic gate, where history and grandeur meet at the heart of Beijing.
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Hall of Supreme Harmony
Stand where emperors once ruled China in the Forbidden City's most magnificent ceremonial palace.
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Jingshan Park
Climb Coal Hill for sweeping panoramic views over the Forbidden City's golden rooftops.
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Johann Adam Schall von Bell
Visit the resting place of Johann Adam Schall von Bell, the legendary Jesuit astronomer who shaped imperial China.
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Lama Temple
Beijing's grandest Tibetan Buddhist temple, alive with incense, towering statues, and centuries of spiritual energy.
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Matteo Ricci
Visit the Beijing tomb of Matteo Ricci, the pioneering Jesuit who bridged East and West.
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Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
China's premier military museum showcasing weapons, aircraft, and revolutionary history across dramatic exhibition halls.
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Monument to the People's Heroes
Towering granite obelisk at Tiananmen Square honoring China's revolutionary heroes with stirring inscriptions.
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Museum of the Communist Party of China
Explore a century of Chinese Communist Party history through grand exhibitions and striking architecture—admission free.
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National Centre for the Performing Arts
Beijing's futuristic egg-shaped opera house floats on a reflective moat, dazzling inside and out.
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National Museum of China
Explore China's epic story through priceless artifacts in the world's largest museum by collection size.
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National Stadium
Marvel at the spectacular Bird's Nest stadium, symbol of Beijing's unforgettable 2008 Olympic Games.
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Old Summer Palace Park
Hauntingly beautiful ruins of the once-magnificent Qing Dynasty imperial gardens, frozen in time.
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Palace Museum
Wander through China's breathtaking 600-year-old imperial palace, once home to 24 emperors.
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Panjiayuan Flea Market
Beijing's legendary flea market overflows with vintage treasures, Communist-era relics, and authentic Chinese antiques.
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Summer Palace
Wander through China's grandest imperial garden, where palaces, pavilions, and a shimmering lake dazzle at every turn.