Things to Do in Shunyi

There are 2 attractions in Shunyi. Forbidden City, imperial palace complex and ming–qing administrative center, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Forbidden City
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Forbidden City
Imperial palace complex and Ming–Qing administrative center
Historical Site
Summer Palace
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Summer Palace
Vast imperial garden and lakefront palace complex
Palace
Temple of Heaven
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Temple of Heaven
Imperial complex in Beijing with Hall of Prayer
Temple
Tiananmen Square
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Tiananmen Square
Vast public square at Beijing's political heart
Square
National Museum of China
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National Museum of China
Massive Beijing museum covering Chinese history and art
Plaza
Beijing National Stadium
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Beijing National Stadium
Iconic Bird's Nest stadium built for 2008 Olympics
Stadium
Tiananmen
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Tiananmen
Large Beijing square adjacent to the Forbidden City
Monument
Water Cube
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Water Cube
Beijing aquatics center notable for cube-like facade
Stadium
CCTV Headquarters
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CCTV Headquarters
Iconic cantilevered skyscraper housing China Central Television
Building
Zhongnanhai
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Zhongnanhai
Central Beijing leadership compound and government complex
Palace
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
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Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
Beijing mausoleum housing Mao Zedong's embalmed body
Monument
Old Summer Palace
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Old Summer Palace
Ruined imperial gardens in Beijing destroyed during 19th-century wars
Park
National Centre for the Performing Arts (China)
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National Centre for the Performing Arts (China)
Futuristic domed performing arts center near Tiananmen
Theater
Niujie Mosque
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Niujie Mosque
Historic mosque serving Beijing's Hui Muslim community
Mosque
Workers Stadium
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Workers Stadium
Beijing football stadium and major sports venue
Stadium
Jingshan Park
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Jingshan Park
Imperial hilltop park north of Beijing's Forbidden City
Park
National Indoor Stadium
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National Indoor Stadium
Beijing indoor arena used for major international sporting events
Stadium
Wukesong Arena
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Wukesong Arena
Beijing indoor arena hosting sports and concerts
Stadium
Beihai Park
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Beihai Park
Imperial garden with lake and historic pavilions
Park
Beijing Dongwuyuan
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Beijing Dongwuyuan
Beijing zoo housing pandas and diverse wildlife exhibits
Zoo
China World Trade Center Tower III
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China World Trade Center Tower III
Beijing skyscraper and major mixed-use office tower
Building
Monument to the People's Heroes
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Monument to the People's Heroes
Obelisk in Tiananmen Square honoring revolutionary martyrs
Monument
China Zun
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China Zun
Beijing skyscraper and city's tallest commercial tower
Building
Yonghe Temple
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Yonghe Temple
Tibetan Buddhist temple and historic palace in Beijing
Temple
Central Radio & TV Tower
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Central Radio & TV Tower
Beijing broadcast tower with observation deck
Tower
Olympic Green
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Olympic Green
Beijing Olympic park featuring the Bird's Nest stadium
Amusement Park
Zhengyangmen
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Zhengyangmen
Historic Beijing gate at Qianmen near Tiananmen Square
Monument
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Beijing
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Beijing
Historic Catholic cathedral near Beijing's embassy district
Church
St. Joseph's Church, Beijing
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St. Joseph's Church, Beijing
Historic Catholic church in Beijing with Baroque interior
Church
Capital Museum
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Capital Museum
Large Beijing museum exhibiting Chinese history and artifacts
Museum
National Art Museum of China
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National Art Museum of China
Beijing national museum showcasing Chinese art and artifacts
Museum
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
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Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
Beijing Olympic aquatic venue built for 2008 Games
Park
Temple of Earth
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Temple of Earth
Historic imperial altar complex in Beijing's northern quarters
Park
Fayuan Temple
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Fayuan Temple
Historic Buddhist temple in Beijing dating to Tang
Religious Site
Palace Museum
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Palace Museum
Imperial palace museum in Beijing's Forbidden City
Museum
Church of the Saviour
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Church of the Saviour
Russian Orthodox church in Beijing's historic district
Religious Site
White Cloud Temple
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White Cloud Temple
Historic Taoist temple in Beijing, centuries-old rituals
Temple
Beijing Temple of Confucius
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Beijing Temple of Confucius
Historic Confucian temple complex used for rituals
Temple
Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing
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Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Beijing
Historic Ming-era drum and bell towers in central Beijing
Building
Ritan (Beijing)
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Ritan (Beijing)
Imperial altar park in Beijing used for sun rituals
Park
Temple of the Moon (China)
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Temple of the Moon (China)
Imperial altar complex for moon worship in Beijing
Park
Deshengmen
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Deshengmen
Historic northern gate of Beijing's former city walls
Monument
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Hall of Supreme Harmony
Largest ceremonial hall in Beijing's Forbidden City complex
Historical Site
Kunming Lake
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Kunming Lake
Imperial lake at Beijing's Summer Palace
Lake
Miaoying Temple
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Miaoying Temple
Ancient Buddhist temple with distinctive white pagoda
Temple
Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
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Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
National military museum showcasing China's modern military history
Museum
Prince Gong's Mansion
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Prince Gong's Mansion
Qing-era princely residence and preserved Beijing courtyard mansion
Palace
Dongsi Mosque
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Dongsi Mosque
Historic Beijing mosque serving Hui Muslim community
Mosque
Geological Museum of China
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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
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Yongdingmen
Reconstructed southern gate of Beijing's former city wall
Monument
Zhongshan Park (Beijing)
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Zhongshan Park (Beijing)
Central Beijing park surrounding Sun Yat-sen memorial hall
Park
Chaoyang Park
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Chaoyang Park
Large urban park in Beijing with recreational facilities
Park
Houhai
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Houhai
Scenic lakeside district in Beijing known for nightlife
Lake
Big Bell Temple
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Big Bell Temple
Historic Buddhist temple housing large ceremonial bell
Temple
Ming Tombs Reservoir
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Ming Tombs Reservoir
Reservoir near the Ming tombs north of Beijing
Reservoir
Palace of Heavenly Purity
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Palace of Heavenly Purity
Imperial throne hall in Beijing's Forbidden City
Building
Taoranting Park
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Taoranting Park
Historic Beijing park with temples and pavilions
Park
Beijing Guozijian
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Beijing Guozijian
China's historic imperial academy and Confucian temple
Historical Site
Marble Boat
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Marble Boat
Ornate lakeside pavilion at the Summer Palace
Monument
Paleozoological Museum of China
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Paleozoological Museum of China
Museum in Beijing focusing on ancient animal fossils
Museum
Purple Bamboo Park
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Purple Bamboo Park
Large Beijing park noted for bamboo groves
Park
Zhenjue Temple
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Zhenjue Temple
Beijing Buddhist temple notable for its white pagoda
Temple
Zhihua Temple
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Zhihua Temple
Ming-era Buddhist temple in Beijing with preserved murals
Temple
Longtan Lake Park
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Longtan Lake Park
Urban park with lake and recreational facilities
Park
Madian Mosque
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Madian Mosque
Historic Beijing mosque serving Hui Muslim community
Mosque
Changchun Temple
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Changchun Temple
Historic Buddhist temple in Beijing with Ming-era structures
Temple
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Dongzhimen
Historic gate and transport hub in central Beijing
Historical Site
Fuchengmen
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Fuchengmen
Historic city gate location in northwest Beijing
Historical Site
Gate of Supreme Harmony
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Gate of Supreme Harmony
Principal ceremonial gate of Beijing's Forbidden City
Historical Site
Yuyuantan Park
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Yuyuantan Park
Beijing park with large lake and cherry blossoms
Park
Beijing Daguan Yuan
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Beijing Daguan Yuan
Classical Chinese garden and park in Beijing
Park
Qingnianhu Park
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Qingnianhu Park
Urban Beijing park centered around a small recreational lake
Park
Rendinghu Park
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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