Best Things to Do in Beijing
The close proximity of Beijing's top attractions makes touring this massive city very manageable. First, your impulse will be to head to Tiananmen Square, which hosts the Forbidden City, the National Museum of China, and several other monuments. From there, you can retreat from the busy plaza to the lush green spaces of Beihai Park or the Summer Palace. You'll also want to pay a visit to the Dashanzi Art District and Nanluoguxiang neighborhood for some urban adventures, like souvenir-hunting and gallery-hopping. When you've exhausted Beijing's offerings, make the pilgrimage to the Great Wall.
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Why go: Up there with Times Square, Red Square, and St. Peter's Square, Tiananmen Square is ... read more»
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Why go: Just north of Beijing, you'll find one of the most famous monuments in the ... read more»
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Why go: When the bustle of Beijing becomes too much for you, do as the emperors would ... read more»
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Why go: Operating under the official title of "The Palace Museum," the Forbidden City (also known as ... read more»
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Why go: After the concrete jungles of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, head to nearby Beihai ... read more»
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Why go: North of the Forbidden City, this neighborhood (also called a "hutong") packs so much character ... read more»
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Why go: Fact: The arts are booming in Beijing. You only need to tour the Dashanzi Art ... read more»
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Why go: On your way to the Great Wall, consider stopping at the Ming Tombs. As the ... read more»
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Why go: Originally an imperial residence, this "lamasery" (a monastery for Lamaist monks) features decadent gateways and ... read more»
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Why go: Deemed China's coming-out party, the 2008 Olympic Games placed Beijing in the world spotlight ... read more»
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Why go: For a survey of Chinese history, head to the National Museum of China. Positioned on ... read more»
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Why go: The Bell and Drum Towers crown the charming Nanluoguxiang district. Amid the maze of alleys ... read more»
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Why go: To reach the Temple of Heaven, you don't have to have an untimely passing ... read more»
