10 Sights & Landmarks in Beijing That You Shouldn't Miss

May 18, 2021 Hector Krause

Welcome to a capital city whose story goes back at least 3000 years. In Beijing, you'll find a wealth of history, both ancient (the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace, Forbidden City) and more recent (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Tiananmen Square). For the best market experience, choose the Dirt Market over the touristy Silk Market. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is absolutely essential.
Restaurants in Beijing

1. The Great Wall at Badaling

Badaling, Yanqing District, Beijing 102112 China +86 10 6912 1268 http://www.badaling.cn/
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4.5 based on 11,049 reviews

The Great Wall at Badaling

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.

Reviewed By raniil - Santiago, Chile

The Great Wall is one of the seven wonders, so you have to visit it if you’re in Beijing. We booked a tour to get there because it’s outside the city. We went in winter so it was very cold. In spite of this, we really enjoyed the view. We were amazed by the construction.

2. Temple of Heaven

Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China +86 10 6701 2483 http://www.tiantanpark.com
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4.5 based on 12,200 reviews

Temple of Heaven

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.

Reviewed By abchester - Chester, United Kingdom

A fascinating place to visit and marvel at the woodwork and painting, all set in beautiful grounds with locals happily playing cards, exercising or knitting.

3. Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)

No.1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100034 China +86 10 6404 0610 http://www.beihaipark.com.cn/
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4.5 based on 2,353 reviews

Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)

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.

Reviewed By jacksonleungcs - Singapore, Singapore

The park was built as part of the Imperial City of Yuan's new capital Dadu during the reign of Kublai Khan. I will recommend you make this as part of the Forbidden city tour. So when you exit 紫禁城, you get across to Jingshan Park via the underground connect and take a bird eye view of both the Forbidden city and the white tower of Beihai park before you get out from the east exit of Jiang Shan park and then walk 10 mins on foot to get to the Beihai park. While you are in the park, do take time to visit the Kuaixuetang Calligraphy Museum which built in 1775 with two halls in its courtyard. The structures was connected by painted verandas, on the eastern and western sides of which over 100 pieces of handwritings of 20 calligrapher living between the forth to the fourteenth century are showed ( see pix attached)..

4. Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)

No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China +86 10 6403 8098
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4.5 based on 2,956 reviews

Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)

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.

Reviewed By G6426FManthonys - Brisbane, Australia

At 45 metres high it is about the highest point in Beijing and worth the short climb to be able to see the gleaming roofs of the Forbidden City below.

5. Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing China +86 10 8500 7421 http://www.localchinatour.com/attractions/beijing-Taihe-Dian
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Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Probably one of the more magnificent and majestic building in the Forbidden Palace. Great ancient Chinese architecture. Saw this in many Chinese films about ancient China and its emperors and warlords.

6. Tian'anmen

North of Tian'anmen square, Dongcheng District, Beijing China +86 10 6309 5745 http://www.localchinatour.com/attractions/beijing-tianan-men
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Tian'anmen

Reviewed By njcavalier - Chatham, United States

Across from historic Tiananmen Square, the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen) stands as the main entranceway for visitors to The Forbidden City. Once the domain of the emperor and his court, The Forbidden City is now a palace museum, a reminder of China's imperial past. But above the Gate, a huge portrait of Chairman Mao looks out onto the Square, a reminder that this is no longer imperial China but the Communist China proclaimed by Mao in the Square nearly 70 years ago. The Gate, the red walls around it and the imposing portrait of Mao above are iconic symbols of China. Try not taking lots of photos in the direction of the Gate on a first visit to Tiananmen Square!

7. Tsinghua University

Haidian District, Beijing China +86 10 6278 5001 http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/
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Tsinghua University

Reviewed By Harring10 - Athens, United States

In my opinion, it is the top university of China. Very excellent students and faculty work there. Also, nice for tourists to walk around but do not be surprised to see many tour buses of people to come and visit.

8. Great Wall at Huanghuacheng

60 km (37 miles) N of Beijing, Beijing 102209 China
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Great Wall at Huanghuacheng

Huanghuacheng Great wall is a wild section which is located near a lake and a reservoir, this part of the Wall is called Yellow Flower Fortress and is a good place for hiking.Huanghuacheng Section of the Great Wall is a resort with mountains, lakes and theancient Great Wall. There are very few people to be found here, but it is becomingpopular with hikers.There is a lake and a crescent shaped reservoir nearby. And the lake breaks this sectionof the Great Wall into three segments naturally. Part of the wall is under water and becomes submerged at high tide. So the Huanghuacheng Great Wall is nicknamed "Water Great Wall".The scenery here is unique and will surprise you.

Reviewed By 516bobt - LaSalle, United States

Huanghuacheng Great wall is a wild section which is located near a lake and a reservoir, this part of the Wall is called Yellow Flower Fortress and is a good place for hiking.Huanghuacheng Section of the Great Wall is a resort with mountains, lakes and theancient Great Wall. There are very few people to be found here and I was able to spend 4 hours and not see another person on the wall. There is a lake and a crescent shaped reservoir nearby. And the lake breaks this sectionof the Great Wall into three segments naturally. Part of the wall is under water and becomes submerged at high tide. So the Huanghuacheng Great Wall is nicknamed "Water Great Wall".The scenery here is unique and will surprise you.

9. Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China +86 10 6288 1144 http://www.summerpalace-china.com/
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Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

Reviewed By BillPNo1 - Friendswood, United States

We visited the Long Corridor of the Summer Palace and walked its entire length when we visited the Summer Palace. The Long Corridor - which runs from the central area of the palace grounds to the furthest tip of the grounds area - was fascinating because each section of the overhead, along the entire length is individually decorated and painted. It is quite interesting and beautifully done and definitely must be seen to be appreciated.

10. National Center for the Performing Arts

No.2 Xichang'an Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100031 China +86 10 6655 0000 http://www.chncpa.org/n16/welcome.html
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National Center for the Performing Arts

Reviewed By neverlandsc - Shanghai, China

Highly recommended for art/music performance lover, both theatre and music hall were fantastic, and the exterior look is great for photo too. Also, recommend to leave some time in the theatre shop as they have some fine souvenirs to take home.

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