4.5Temple of Heaven(12.2k reviews)from $4.00 - Awesome architecture Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Parks • Religious Sites • Government Buildings
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.See more..
4.5Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)(2.953 reviews)from $95.00 - Visit this park in the evening Thursday: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Parks
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.See more..
4.5Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)(2.356 reviews)from $3.90 - Good for Sunday Stroll or Tourist Stop (entrance fee required to enter park, additional fee to enter White Pagoda) Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
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.See more..
Some of the trees and plants, and the rock formations, are very exotic and in a nice way, unusual. For the palace inhabitants it was probably a peaceful and tranquil haven. During my visit, it was loaded with sightseers and a little noisy. It was also a hot 37C, so I bought myself a mango drink in a Palace Shop. See more..
4.0Olympic Park(1.397 reviews) - Great views from Top of the Nest! Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks • Arenas & Stadiums
We loved visiting Olympic Park! Had read reviews that it wasn’t no big deal but we thought that it was fabulous! We took the bus from Wudaokou area and arrived slightly before sunset and purchased tickets to go to the Bird’s Nest (100RMB.) It is awesome to see them getting ready for the 2022 Winter Olympics. We went to the very top of the Nest and got to see the skyline turn from day to night. It was very cold and just magical. They were making snow for the ski slopes and a winter village. You can pick up a few official 2022 Winter Olympic items if you would like and find a bite to eat. We did not get to explore the Olympic Forest but it’s a great escape in the heart of the city.See more..
4.0Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)(907 reviews) - Beautiful Spent 2-3 hours Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
Located only a few hundred meters from the existing Summer Palace, these ruins used to be a grand palace and park built under the Qing emperors in the 18th century, but was later destroyed by French and British troops during the Second Opium War (1860-1862).See more..
This lovely wooded park is a favourite of Beijingers, especially in autumn to see the maple trees with their striking red leaves ( it’s traditional to collect them). Walk thru the lower areas spotted with pavilions & temples and winding paths to wander around, or take the cable car up to the top for some views of the surrounding hilly countryside.See more..
4.5Happy Valley of Beijing(773 reviews)from $25.65 - An "american" amusement park at Chinese prices. Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
Our kids had a blast, and it didn't break the bank. And the headliner coaster there was by far the scariest we'd ever seen, Disney, Universal, Flags included. Don't go on a weekend, though, lines are extremely long.See more..
4.5Simatai Great Wall(484 reviews) - Atmospheric night time Great Wall Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Ancient Ruins
Simatai, a section of the Great Wall of China located in the north of Miyun County, 120 km northeast of Beijing, holds the access to Gubeikou, a strategic pass in the eastern part of the Great Wall. It's one of the most untouched section of the Great Wall which will surely become the highlight of your trip to China!See more..
