Tourist Attractions in Beijing
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Beijing is home to some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. There is an endless amount to see and do in this city so a short visit might require a bit of planning. The obvious starting points are the attractions that draw the biggest crowds, namely The Great Wall (a side-trip out of the city), The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palaces ( old and new). In addition to these tourist favourites there are dozens of other fascinating temples and historic sites worth exploring in and around the city.
Beijing is developing at an alarmingly fast pace and often resembles a huge construction site. Despite the building sites, glitzy shopping malls and high rise buildings however, you can still experience a little of the ‘old Beijing’ by simply wandering around the hutongs or taking a hutong tour.
In addition to visiting historic sites, visitors to Beijing will certainly want to experience some shopping. Xiushui Jie Market (Silk Alley), Ya Xiu (Ya Show) and Hongqiao (Pearl Market) are three popular stops on most tourists’ shopping itinerary, as is the colourful and very vibrant Panjiayuan Antique Market.
For more outdoorsy types Beijing has some great public parks perfect for unwinding, watching Tai Chi, and escaping some of the city madness, including Chaoyang Park, Ritan Park and Beihai Park to name but a few. |
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Houhai (后海)
Hours: Any time of the day
Address: Houhai, Xicheng District ( 后海西城区 )
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Beihai Park (北海公园)
Hours: 6:30am to 8:30pm
Address: 1 Wenjinjie, north-western corner of Forbidden City, Beijing
Phone: +86 (0)10 6403 3225
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Liu Yin Park
Hours: Daily 6am-9pm
Address: Jiangzhaikou, Andingmenwai, Dongcheng District, Beijing.
( Metro station: Andingmen, Bus lines no. 108, 104 )
Phone: +86 84131357
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Yuan Ming Yuan (Old Summer Palace) (圆明园)
Address: No.28 West Road, Qinghua
Phone: +86 (0)10 6254 3673
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The Ancient Observatory
Hours: Daily 9:00am to 4:00pm
Address: 2 Dongbiaobei Hutong, south-western corner of Jianguomen Bridge, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Phone: +86 (0)10 6524 2202
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Dongyue Taoist Temple
Hours: 9:00am to 4:30pm, Tuesday to Sunday
Address: 141 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie ( 朝阳门外大街141号 )
Phone: +86 (0)10 6553 2184
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The Legend of Kung Fu
Hours: Everyday at 5:15 and 7:30pm
Address: 44 Xing Fu Dajie, next to Tiantan Hotel, Chongwen District, Beijing
Phone: +86 (0)10 6714 2473
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Ritan Park
Address: Jianguomenwai area, Chaoyang District, Beijing
( 北京市朝阳区建国门外 )
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CCTV Tower (CCTV 塔)
Phone: +86 (0)10 6847 5552
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Botanical Gardens and Wofosi Temple
Address: Wofosi Road, Xiangshan, Haidian District, Beijing
Phone: +86 (0)10 6259 1283
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Drum Tower and Bell Tower (鼓楼, 钟楼)
Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
Address: Intersection of Gulou Dong Dajie and Di'anmen Wai Dajie
( 鼓楼东大街和地安门外大街的路口 )
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The Lama Temple (Yonghegong, 雍和宫)
Hours: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Address: 12 Yonghegong Dajie, Beijxinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing
( 雍和宫大街12号 )
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The Confucius Temple (孔庙)
Address: Guozilin Jie (Close to Yahe Gong Dajie)
( 国子临街(靠近雅和宫大街) )
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The Forbidden City (紫禁城)
Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Address: North of Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District
( 天安门广场的北边, 东诚区 )
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Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang, 天安门广场)
Address: In the centre of Beijing, literally
( 天安门广场 )
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