Best of Beijing — Places to Go, Things to Do

What are the must-do activities in Beijing? Here are our recommendations: enjoying the best Great Wall views, delicious roast duck, souvenir shopping...

Can you imagine having a FREE day in Beijing? Don't worry that you must spend large amounts of money there. Loads of attractions in Beijing are free.

Of the cities in the orient, Tokyo is known for its tech, Seoul for its fashion, and Beijing for its history, culture, tradition, and… cool?

Go to the six most beautiful ancient villages around Beijing to enjoy both the natural landscape and the folk culture of these areas.

Explore Beijing’s hutongs via different-themed best hutong tours, including hutong cooking, food tours, family visits, walking tours, and hutong cycling.

Most people would list the 798 and the capital museum as the best museums. But few people know the other good museums.

Getting a massage or spa after a day tour is a good way for relaxing. This page shows you recommended places for massage and spa in Beijing.

Beijing has the romance related sights, ideal for a honeymoon or anniversary, and also a fine selection of luxurious hotels.

China Highlights has listed the best 10 parks requiring a low entry fee, so that you can make a selection based on your itinerary.

It is a list of a few of Beijing's offbeat (unusual and less-crowded) attractions worth seeing, including Atypical Art Areas and China Honey Bee Museum.

Beijing's best buddhist temples include the lama temple, Tanzhe Temple, Jietai Temple... Each temple is offered with location, introduction and photo.

Several of the best Beijing siheyuan courtyards (traditional hutong residences with houses on four sides) once housed celebrities.

Beijing is the cultural center of China, so there are a wide variety of festivals in different categories held in Beijing every year. Discover the best here.

Travel guide to where to take the best photos on a summer's day in Beijing, including Lama Temple, Beihai Park, Jingshan Park, Jiankou and more places.

Do you like lavender? The company of its relaxing scent and color enhances a Beijing summer outing. Here are four of the best lavender gardens.

This article introduces some special things to do in Beijing's great outdoors, including climbing the Great Wall, going boating, and mountain hiking.

Did you know there’s enough sand around Beijing for sand sledging? Enjoy this fun activity and desert scenery at three locations.

An introduction to six of Beijing's best water parks, including the Water Cube, Happy Magic Water Cube, Tuanjiehu Water Park, man-made beaches, and other cheaper fun alternatives.

Beijing's teahouses are more than just atmospheric places to sup quality Chinese tea. These entertainment houses host acts galore.

Did you know there are TEN+ ski resorts to choose from around Beijing?! Most have world class facilities — a great way to enjoy a winter Beijing visit.

Beijing has many hot spring resorts from where you can enjoy natural hot baths and massages with therapeutic benefits

Beijing's best art galleries are world class. Read on for what's being exhibited where.

Find out about the 10 best universities in Beijing to learn Mandarin Chinese at: what courses are offered, their reputations, and outstanding features.

If you love fishing, why not see what you can fish from Beijing's waters? We introduce six of the top spots with how to get there info.

The top ten camping spots around Beijing give you a chance to escape the city and see some of Beijing’s best countryside.

Beijing's English bookstores may be rare, but there are definitely some good options out there. Here are four of Beijing's best.

Beijing's Best Live Music Venues

Eight great vistas present to you Beijing's autumnal hues — a feast for the eyes not-to-be-missed.

Snowfalls sometimes hit Beijing, creating fascinating snowy landscapes. Here are the top places for you to enjoy them.