What to do in North China

Activities, attractions and tours

Jinshanling Great Wall featuring landscape views, mountains and heritage architecture
Jinshanling Great Wall featuring mountains, tranquil scenes and landscape views
Jinshanling Great Wall showing heritage elements
Jinshanling Great Wall which includes tranquil scenes and heritage elements
Jinshanling Great Wall which includes a sunset, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Places to Visit in North China

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What to do in North China

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Wangfujing Street which includes a city and street scenes

Wangfujing Street

Head down to this well-known shopping district in central Beijing for tailored clothing, accessories and sumptuous snacks.

Wangfujing Street
Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China

After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Great Wall of China
Forbidden City showing a lake or waterhole, heritage architecture and a river or creek

Forbidden City

An ancient political centre which is now a protected heritage site, this former palace retains an air of romance and mystery.

Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square

The best-known landmark in the People’s Republic of China serves as a final resting place for its most famous leader.

Tiananmen Square
Great Wall of China which includes night scenes, a monument and heritage elements

Great Wall of China

See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.

Great Wall of China
Sanlitun Road

Sanlitun Road

During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Sanlitun Road
Temple of Heaven which includes religious aspects, a city and a temple or place of worship

Temple of Heaven

This place of worship has long been central to Chinese spirituality, visited by emperors for over 500 years to guarantee good harvests.

Temple of Heaven
Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University

Explore the campus of Tsinghua University during your trip to Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

Tsinghua University
The Palace Museum

The Palace Museum

You can browse the exhibits at The Palace Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Beijing. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.

The Palace Museum

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Temple of Heaven which includes heritage architecture, religious elements and a temple or place of worship

Downtown Beijing

Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Downtown Beijing. Make a stop by Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade or Wangfujing Paleolithic Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Jinyu Hutong Station or Dengshikou Station to get around town.

Downtown Beijing
National Museum of China featuring signage

Wangfujing Shopping Area

Historical sites, art galleries and museums highlight some notable features of Wangfujing Shopping Area. Make a stop by Wangfujing Street or Peninsula Beijing Shopping Arcade while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dengshikou Station or Dongsi Station to get around town.

Wangfujing Shopping Area
Dongcheng - Wangfujing

Dongcheng

4.5/5(124 area reviews)

Explore the eclectic commercial street and its enormous mall amid the fascinating sights in the heart of Beijing’s historic center.

Dongcheng
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Chaoyang

Museums, art galleries and cocktail bars highlight some notable features of Chaoyang. Make a stop by Alien's Street Trade Market or Temple of the Sun while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Dongdaqiao Station or Chaoyangmen Station to get around town.

Chaoyang
Summer Palace showing heritage elements and a river or creek

Haidian

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Haidian is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Spacious Pavilion and Summer Palace are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Xibeiwang Station or Malianwa Station to get around.

Haidian
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Middle Chaoyang

4/5(22 area reviews)

Museums, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Middle Chaoyang. Make a stop by Chaoyang Park or Art Museum of Beijing Fine Art Academy while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Beijing Chaoyang Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.

Middle Chaoyang

 

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