Attractions around Beijing
Explore 98 attractions, restaurants, shops around Beijing
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Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
In 1368 AD, Mutianyu Great Wall was built by Xu Da who is the main general for Zhuyuanzhang in the Great Wall ruins of Northern Qi Dynasty. Linked to Gubeikou in the east and Juyongguan in the west,the section of the Great Wall is the military hub defensing of the capitalsince ancient times. There are several famous watchtowers such as Zhengguantai, Dajiaolou, Yingfeidaoyang,Jiankou and Beijingjie, which has profound historical and cultural values. Surrounded by the mountains, the Greening rate of the Great Wall reaches 98%, and its scenery is beautiful. Known for its gorgeous scenery, Mutianyu is one of the essence in the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. Mutianyuhas the characteristics of the fresh air, sided embrasure, peculiar guards, intensive watchtowers, the strong feeling of three-dimensional and the existing of the inside and outside branch. The Closed Tram, Speed slide, the China dream stone sity, the Great Wall hotel, Yisonglou restaurant are constructed inthe tourist area, so its facilities and function are perfect.The tourist area was added to the national 5A scenic spot list by the National Tourism Administration of China in 2011. In June 28, 2014,the Mutianyu Great Wallintegrated tourism service area put into use. The integrated tourism service area, having service functions including a visitor center, the Great Wall Culture Exhibition Center, and catering and tourism souvenirs street,covers an area of 20 acres.In this way, Mutianyu Great Wall will provide a better travel experience for visitors.
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Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
The Summer Palace is the summer resort for the Qing dynasty's royal family.It is covered 3/4 with the water,the rest are hills and palaces.The Long corridor is the longest corridor in the world.From the eastern end ,Moon invited gate you can see it is like straight line ,then it's twisting and turning like in the wonderland.On the right side of the Long corridor ,it is a beautiful lake .
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Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Consisting of more than 9,000 rooms and spread over 250 acres, this huge palace complex was built in the 15th century and later extensively renovated and restored during the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century
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Temple of Heaven
Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Built in 1420 with a total area of 270 acres, this is the largest building for religious worship in China, which was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest.
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The Great Wall at Badaling
Badaling, Yanqing District, Beijing 102112 China
The Great Wall of China is considered to be the only man-made project visible from the moon. Although it was once thought to have been built entirely during the Qin Dynasty between 221 and 238 BC, it is now believed to have been started earlier.Stretching more than 6,400 kilometers in length.
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Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Located in the heart of modern China and the site for massive parades and rallies, this was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on the Gate of Heavenly Peace, Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
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Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
A series of beautiful pavilions comprise this Mongolian-Tibetan yellow-sect temple, which features an impressive fifty-four-foot high Buddha carved from one piece of Tibetan sandalwood.
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Wangfujing Street
Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
This street is comprised of upscale and flea-market shops.
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Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China
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Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Located on the highest point in Beijing City, this park was built in 1179 during the Jin Dynasty and today provides visitors with sweeping views of the Forbidden City located below.
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Juyong Pass of Great Wall
Juyong Pass, Changping District, Beijing 102202 China
12 miles north of Changping and 37 miles north of Beijing. Apparently closest portion of Great Wall to Beijing.
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798 Art Zone
No.4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100015 China
This bustling area is a hub for contemporary Chinese art with a wide array of different styles. This old factory compound has been perfectly converted to house numerous galleries and bookshops & cafes.
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Tian'anmen
North of Tian'anmen square, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
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Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
No.1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100034 China
Kubla Khan in 1260 took up residence in this palace, which today is a 168-acre park filled with historic buildings, restaurants and a lake.
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The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China