Explore 22 verified landmarks, architectural icons, and panoramic viewpoints in Beijing, with insider tips, nearest metro links, and interactive 3D map coordinates. Base yourself in Dongcheng Hutongs (Gulou, Beixinqiao & Qianmen) or Shichahai & Beihai Imperial Lakes for easy walking access.
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Spectacular, beautifully restored section of the Ming Great Wall weaving across lush forested mountain ridges, featuring watchtowers and a toboggan slide.
Tip: Take the cable car up to Tower 14, hike along the crest to Tower 20, then ride the metal toboggan slide down the mountain.
Mutianyu Village, Huairou District, Beijing
World's largest Universal Studios theme park featuring the exclusive Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness and Transformers Metrobase.
Tip: Pre-book Express Passes and 1-Day dated tickets online.
Tongzhou District, Beijing (Direct Line 7 & Batong Metro), Beijing
The largest Universal theme park in the world, featuring seven themed lands including Transformers Metrobase, Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness, and Hogsmeade.
Tongzhou District, Beijing (Direct terminus of Subway Line 7 & Batong Line)
Famous 24-hour Beijing thermal hot-spring bathhouse and wellness sanctuary offering mineral soaking pools, jade steam rooms, Tuina meridian massages, and fresh fruit buffets.
Tip: All-inclusive passes cover thermal pools, sauna robes, and lounge dining.
9 Fangyuan West Rd, Chaoyang District, Beijing
China World Mall is a shopping & dining destination on 1 Guanghua Road in Jianwai, Beijing.
1 Guanghua Road, Jianwai, Beijing
New World Department Store is a shopping & dining destination on No. 3 and No. 5 Chongwenmen Outer Street in Dongcheng, Beijing.
No. 3 and No. 5 Chongwenmen Outer Street, Dongcheng, Beijing
Temple of Heaven is a historic Ming Dynasty imperial complex located in Beijing.
🕒 Hours: opening_hours=Apr 1-Oct 31 06:00-21:00; Nov 1-Mar 31 06:30-21:00
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Beihai Park is a historic imperial garden located in central Beijing, China.
🕒 Hours: Apr-Oct 06:30-21:00; Nov-Mar 06:30-20:00
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The Monument to the People's Heroes (Chinese: 人民英雄纪念碑; pinyin: Rénmín Yīngxióng Jìniànbēi) is a ten-story obelisk that was erected as a national monument of China to the martyrs of revolutionary struggle during the 19th and 20th centuries. It is located in the...
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The Beijing Central Axis (simplified Chinese: 北京中轴线; traditional Chinese: 北京中軸綫; pinyin: Běijīng Zhōngzhóuxiàn), or Central Axis (simplified Chinese: 中轴线; traditional Chinese: 中軸綫; pinyin: Zhōngzhóuxiàn), refers to a stretch of road in Beijing, China. Beijing Central...
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Beijing Ancient Observatory is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
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Qi Baishi’s Former Residence is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in 13 Kuache Hutong Xicheng, Beijing.
13 Kuache Hutong Xicheng, Beijing
Well of Concubine Zhen is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
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Matteo Ricci is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
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Johann Adam Schall von Bell is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
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Ferdinand Verbiest is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
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Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
🕒 Hours: Apr 1-Oct 31: 08:00-17:30; Mo off "except public holidays or Jul 15-Aug 31"; Nov 1-Mar 31: 08:00-16:30; Mo off "except public holidays"
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Palace of Abstinence is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
🕒 Hours: Tu-Su 08:00-16:30
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Drum Tower is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
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Bell Tower is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
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Sanlitun Bar Street is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
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South Luogu Alley is a panoramic skyline observation deck and viewpoint in Beijing.
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