Things to Do

Things to Do in Beijing Municipality

There are 85 attractions in Beijing Municipality. Great Wall of China, ancient defensive wall spanning china's northern hills, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Great Wall of China
1
Great Wall of China
Ancient defensive wall spanning China's northern hills
Amusement Park
Forbidden City
2
Forbidden City
Imperial palace complex and Ming–Qing administrative center
Historical Site
Summer Palace
3
Summer Palace
Vast imperial garden and lakefront palace complex
Palace
Temple of Heaven
4
Temple of Heaven
Imperial park and everyday Beijing
Temple
Tiananmen Square
5
Tiananmen Square
Vast public square at Beijing's political heart
Square
Ming tombs
6
Ming tombs
Imperial burial complex of Ming dynasty emperors
Amusement Park
National Museum of China
7
National Museum of China
Massive Beijing museum covering Chinese history and art
Plaza
Beijing National Stadium
8
Beijing National Stadium
Iconic Bird's Nest stadium built for 2008 Olympics
Stadium
Tiananmen
9
Tiananmen
Large Beijing square adjacent to the Forbidden City
Monument
Water Cube
10
Water Cube
Beijing aquatics center notable for cube-like facade
Stadium
CCTV Headquarters
11
CCTV Headquarters
Iconic cantilevered skyscraper housing China Central Television
Building
Zhongnanhai
12
Zhongnanhai
Central Beijing leadership compound and government complex
Palace
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
13
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
Beijing mausoleum housing Mao Zedong's embalmed body
Monument
Old Summer Palace
14
Old Summer Palace
Ruined imperial gardens in Beijing destroyed during 19th-century wars
Park
National Centre for the Performing Arts (China)
15
National Centre for the Performing Arts (China)
Futuristic domed performing arts center near Tiananmen
Theater
Niujie Mosque
16
Niujie Mosque
Historic mosque serving Beijing's Hui Muslim community
Mosque
Workers Stadium
17
Workers Stadium
Beijing football stadium and major sports venue
Stadium
Jingshan Park
18
Jingshan Park
Imperial hilltop park north of Beijing's Forbidden City
Park
National Indoor Stadium
19
National Indoor Stadium
Beijing indoor arena used for major international sporting events
Stadium
Wukesong Arena
20
Wukesong Arena
Beijing indoor arena hosting sports and concerts
Stadium
Beihai Park
21
Beihai Park
Imperial garden with lake and historic pavilions
Park
Beijing Dongwuyuan
22
Beijing Dongwuyuan
Beijing zoo housing pandas and diverse wildlife exhibits
Zoo
China World Trade Center Tower III
23
China World Trade Center Tower III
Beijing skyscraper and major mixed-use office tower
Building
Monument to the People's Heroes
24
Monument to the People's Heroes
Obelisk in Tiananmen Square honoring revolutionary martyrs
Monument
China Zun
25
China Zun
Beijing skyscraper and city's tallest commercial tower
Building
Yonghe Temple
26
Yonghe Temple
Historic temple and hutong quarter
Temple
Central Radio & TV Tower
27
Central Radio & TV Tower
Beijing broadcast tower with observation deck
Tower
Olympic Green
28
Olympic Green
Beijing Olympic park featuring the Bird's Nest stadium
Amusement Park
Zhengyangmen
29
Zhengyangmen
Historic Beijing gate at Qianmen near Tiananmen Square
Monument
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Beijing
30
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Beijing
Historic Catholic cathedral near Beijing's embassy district
Church
St. Joseph's Church, Beijing
31
St. Joseph's Church, Beijing
Historic Catholic church in Beijing with Baroque interior
Church
Capital Museum
32
Capital Museum
Large Beijing museum exhibiting Chinese history and artifacts
Museum
National Art Museum of China
33
National Art Museum of China
Beijing national museum showcasing Chinese art and artifacts
Museum
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
34
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
Beijing Olympic aquatic venue built for 2008 Games
Park
Temple of Earth
35
Temple of Earth
Historic imperial altar complex in Beijing's northern quarters
Park
Fayuan Temple
36
Fayuan Temple
Historic Buddhist temple in Beijing dating to Tang
Religious Site
Palace Museum
37
Palace Museum
Imperial palace museum in Beijing's Forbidden City
Museum
Church of the Saviour
38
Church of the Saviour
Russian Orthodox church in Beijing's historic district
Religious Site
White Cloud Temple
39
White Cloud Temple
Historic Taoist temple in Beijing, centuries-old rituals
Temple
Beijing Temple of Confucius
40
Beijing Temple of Confucius
Historic Confucian temple complex used for rituals
Temple
Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing
41
Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing
Historic Ming-era drum and bell towers in central Beijing
Building
Fragrant Hills
42
Fragrant Hills
Beijing park with imperial gardens and autumn foliage
Park
Ritan (Beijing)
43
Ritan (Beijing)
Imperial altar park in Beijing used for sun rituals
Park
Temple of the Moon (China)
44
Temple of the Moon (China)
Imperial altar complex for moon worship in Beijing
Park
Deshengmen
45
Deshengmen
Historic northern gate of Beijing's former city walls
Monument
46
Hall of Supreme Harmony
Largest ceremonial hall in Beijing's Forbidden City complex
Historical Site
Kunming Lake
47
Kunming Lake
Imperial lake at Beijing's Summer Palace
Lake
Miaoying Temple
48
Miaoying Temple
Ancient Buddhist temple with distinctive white pagoda
Temple
Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
49
Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
National military museum showcasing China's modern military history
Museum
Prince Gong's Mansion
50
Prince Gong's Mansion
Qing-era princely residence and preserved Beijing courtyard mansion
Palace
Dongsi Mosque
51
Dongsi Mosque
Historic Beijing mosque serving Hui Muslim community
Mosque
Geological Museum of China
52
Geological Museum of China
National museum exhibiting China's geological and paleontological collections
Museum
Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology
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Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology
Major Chinese research institute and museum of fossils
Museum
Yongdingmen
54
Yongdingmen
Reconstructed southern gate of Beijing's former city wall
Monument
Zhongshan Park (Beijing)
55
Zhongshan Park (Beijing)
Central Beijing park surrounding Sun Yat-sen memorial hall
Park
Badachu
56
Badachu
Beijing park complex of eight temples and pine woods
Park
Chaoyang Park
57
Chaoyang Park
Large urban park in Beijing with recreational facilities
Park
Houhai
58
Houhai
Scenic lakeside district in Beijing known for nightlife
Lake
Big Bell Temple
59
Big Bell Temple
Historic Buddhist temple housing large ceremonial bell
Temple
Ming Tombs Reservoir
60
Ming Tombs Reservoir
Reservoir near the Ming tombs north of Beijing
Reservoir
Palace of Heavenly Purity
61
Palace of Heavenly Purity
Imperial throne hall in Beijing's Forbidden City
Building
Western Hills
62
Western Hills
Scenic mountainous area west of Beijing with temples
Mountains
Taoranting Park
63
Taoranting Park
Historic Beijing park with temples and pavilions
Park
Wanping Fortress
64
Wanping Fortress
Ming-era fortress near Marco Polo Bridge in Beijing
Museum
Beijing Guozijian
65
Beijing Guozijian
China's historic imperial academy and Confucian temple
Historical Site
Marble Boat
66
Marble Boat
Ornate lakeside pavilion at the Summer Palace
Monument
Mount Miaofeng
67
Mount Miaofeng
Sacred mountain near Beijing with historic temples
Mountain
Paleozoological Museum of China
68
Paleozoological Museum of China
Museum in Beijing focusing on ancient animal fossils
Museum
Purple Bamboo Park
69
Purple Bamboo Park
Large Beijing park noted for bamboo groves
Park
Zhenjue Temple
70
Zhenjue Temple
Beijing Buddhist temple notable for its white pagoda
Temple
Zhihua Temple
71
Zhihua Temple
Ming-era Buddhist temple in Beijing with preserved murals
Temple
Jundu Mountains
72
Jundu Mountains
Forest-covered mountains north of Beijing, hiking destination
Mountains
Longtan Lake Park
73
Longtan Lake Park
Urban park with lake and recreational facilities
Park
Madian Mosque
74
Madian Mosque
Historic Beijing mosque serving Hui Muslim community
Mosque
Changchun Temple
75
Changchun Temple
Historic Buddhist temple in Beijing with Ming-era structures
Temple
76
Dongzhimen
Historic gate and transport hub in central Beijing
Historical Site
Miyun Reservoir
77
Miyun Reservoir
Major reservoir supplying Beijing's water and recreation
Reservoir
Fuchengmen
78
Fuchengmen
Historic city gate location in northwest Beijing
Historical Site
Gate of Supreme Harmony
79
Gate of Supreme Harmony
Principal ceremonial gate of Beijing's Forbidden City
Historical Site
Yuyuantan Park
80
Yuyuantan Park
Beijing park with large lake and cherry blossoms
Park
Beijing Daguan Yuan
81
Beijing Daguan Yuan
Classical Chinese garden and park in Beijing
Park
Qingnianhu Park
82
Qingnianhu Park
Urban Beijing park centered around a small recreational lake
Park
Rendinghu Park
83
Rendinghu Park
Neighborhood park in Beijing Municipality
Park
Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital
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Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital
Historic north-south axis of Beijing's imperial city.
Historical Site
Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian
85
Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian
Pleistocene archaeological site with Homo erectus fossils
Historical Site