Top 50 Best Things to Do in Beijing
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  • The Palace Museumtop_1
    󰺂10
    2529.11
    Beijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area1.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHall of Mental Cultivation in the Forbidden City reopens after a decade of restoration | Dec 26, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Admire the flowers and plants in the Imperial Garden in Forbidden City
    󱨜World Heritage Site
    󱨠Saved by 17443 users󱨠115256 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Tour guide Deng's explanations were very insightful and engaging. Because of her explanations, I gained a much deeper understanding of the history, culture, artifacts, and architecture of the Forbidden City. Thank you, Tour guide Deng.

  • Badaling Great Walltop_2
    󰺂10
    1405.06
    Beijing.Badaling Great Wall/Badaling Wildlife Park60.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoGirl reciting at the Great Wall unexpectedly goes viral
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Take a cable car to enjoy the fall scenery of The Great Wall
    󱨜World Heritage Site
    󱨠Saved by 11002 users󱨠40064 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The Badaling Great Wall is a convenient 30-minute high-speed train ride directly from downtown Beijing. There are options for the northern and southern cableways, as well as a ground-level cable car. One way is to walk up the wall, while the return trip can be by cable car or cable car. Each route offers a different view, so choose what suits you best.

  • Universal Beijing Resorttop_3
    󰺂10
    15776.8
    Beijing.Universal Beijing Resort and Sorrounding24.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoUniversal's 5th anniversary: 9 themes, endless fun all year
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Summer Water Party
    󱨜The world's fifth Universal Studios theme park
    󱨠Saved by 16079 users󱨠52767 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M47***55M47***55

    Universal Studios Beijing is perfect for families who love IPs and crave a fairytale/adventure experience. The core of a family trip is letting kids run wild in the magical world. Planning your route in advance (such as arriving early for popular rides and avoiding peak dining times) and confirming height restrictions can double your experience. Have a blast!

  • National Museum of China
    4
    󰺂9.4
    Beijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area531m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSanxingdui and Jinsha, twin stars, come together at the National Museum of China as a major ancient Shu civilization exhibition opens in 2026 | Jan 18, 2026-Aug 18, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Admire the museum's collection of precious oracle bone inscriptions and bronzeware
    Over 1.43 million items
    󱨠Saved by 6086 users󱨠1116 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Karlos88Karlos88

    Very well worth a visit BUT can be a pain in the butt to get tickets as they have low support for foreigners passports, English and need to use Wechat Mini Apps. Best and easiest way to get tickets as a foreigner is via Trip.com when they do tickets, sometimes they just point you to wechat mini app. In which case, not much you can do. There is a real crown in the basement which people line up to take photos of and was a crazy highlight of the visit. As well as artefacts from when New China was established. The signage and closure of many exhibits was a bit disappointing though, especially when you travelled far and wide. This is my experience from late Nov:Exhibit 2 is paid/non general exhibits Closed exhibits:1, 3, 4, 6, 10Open exhibits:7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19 Seems like No 5 and 10 don't exist?B1 is where all ancient china is, signage not that clear. Enter on ground, and go down escalators. This is where you'll find the crown at the end of the exhibit.

  • Prince Kung's Palace Museum
    5
    󰺂8.8
    1605.79
    Beijing.Houhai Area4.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄Ginkgo trees and ancient buildings create an autumn scene
    Over 30 different architectural complexes
    󱨠Saved by 4798 users󱨠24616 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Prince Gong's Mansion is the largest princely mansion from the Qing Dynasty, boasting exquisite architecture, elegant gardens, and rich cultural connotations. It is renowned as "one Prince Gong's Mansion, half the history of the Qing Dynasty," making it a wonderful place to experience history and art. A must-see scenic spot.

  • Temple of Heaven
    6
    󰺂8.5
    2328.39
    Beijing.Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen2.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTemple of Heaven Park: Rare European robin and eagle-owl delight visitors | Dec 14, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Stroll on Ginkgo Avenue's Golden Carpet
    󱨜World Heritage Site
    󱨠Saved by 12001 users󱨠13817 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Mari-Nikol NikolaevaMari-Nikol Nikolaeva

    Beautiful and interesting place, definitely a must see in Beijing!

  • Summer Palace
    7
    󰺂8.4
    5138.5
    Beijing.Zhongguancun Area15.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Summer Palace's stunning snowscape blends classical elegance with a touch of everyday life | Dec 2025-Feb 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Overlook autumn scenery from the Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)
    󱨜World Cultural Heritage
    󱨠Saved by 10641 users󱨠27599 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    关裕年guanyunian关裕年guanyunian

    Apricot blossoms do bloom in the Summer Palace, specifically on the West Causeway. The famous West Causeway is lined with many flowers, mostly peach blossoms, plum blossoms, and also forsythia and winter jasmine. Willows are the most abundant tree species on the West Causeway of the Summer Palace. Their graceful forms, swaying in the wind, add a unique charm to the Summer Palace. If you enter the Summer Palace through the South Ruyi Gate and stroll along the lakeside, you'll find that the drooping branches of the willows occasionally obstruct your view, as if playing a joke on you, forcing you to find gaps to focus on the Fragrant Buddha Pavilion and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge on Longevity Hill.

  • Mutianyu Great Wall
    8
    󰺂8.3
    1806.51
    Beijing.Mutianyu Great Wall/Xiangshuihu Great Wall area60.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoExperience Lunar New Year at Mutianyu's ice & snow carnival | Feb 10, 2026-Mar 3, 2026
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄The cable car offers an overhead view of the Great Wall.
    Admire the famous Jeonggwanheon Pavilion
    󱨠Saved by 12745 users󱨠20089 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    _TI***md_TI***md

    Did the Mutianyu + Summer Palace tour last week—loved the logistics!Pickup at Regent Hotel (Dengshikou Line 5 Exit C) was super easy at 7:30am. 4 quiet hours at Mutianyu, 3 guided at Summer Palace, then drop-off at the Bird’s Nest (great for post-tour plans).Included bus/guide/tickets; extras (cable car) were simple to add. Perfect 10hr Beijing day—highly recommend!

  • Shichahai Scenic Area
    9
    󰺂8.2
    Beijing.Houhai Area4.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSkate now at ice rinks in Beijing's parks | Jan 2026-Feb 2026
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Beijing
    Highlights:
    󱨞3 water areas night views | Downtown
    󱨜Bar Street | Well-known historic area
    󱨠Saved by 3406 users󱨠1518 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    老少皆宜()老少皆宜()

    Shichahai Scenic Area in Beijing is a free tourist attraction. It's located opposite the North Gate of Beihai Park; simply cross the street after exiting the North Gate of Beihai Park to reach Shichahai. Shichahai used to be Beijing's outdoor swimming pool in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter, as depicted in some TV dramas. The Shichahai Sports School is located nearby. Shichahai Scenic Area offers many Beijing specialties, including several long-established restaurants where visitors can sample local delicacies.

  • Sun Park
    10
    󰺂8.0
    Beijing.Yansha Commercial Area7.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoChaoyang Park People's Square Ice and Snow Season Kicks Off | Dec 24, 2025-Feb 14, 2026
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Night Attractions in Beijing
    Highlights:
    󰋄Kayaking & paddleboarding experiences available
    󱓊Rides include a mini rollercoaster
    󱨠Saved by 1396 users󱨠485 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    老少皆宜()老少皆宜()

    Chaoyang Park in Beijing is located on the North Fourth Ring Road in East China. It's a large park built on a puddle of land. Chaoyang Park is quite extensive and features a large lake. Chaoyang Park frequently hosts various events, and the surrounding area boasts comprehensive facilities. To the west of the park is the Blue Harbor commercial street, which is very lively in the evenings. This park is especially suitable for families with children; many parents bring their kids to Chaoyang Park to relax on weekends.

Best things to do in Beijing (2026)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Beijing? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Beijing offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Beijing

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Beijing experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

The Palace Museum

• Beijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | 1.7 km from downtown

• : Admire the flowers and plants in the Imperial Garden in Forbidden City,World Heritage Site

Badaling Great Wall

• Beijing.Badaling Great Wall/Badaling Wildlife Park | 60.2 km from downtown

• : Take a cable car to enjoy the fall scenery of The Great Wall,World Heritage Site

Universal Beijing Resort

• Beijing.Universal Beijing Resort and Sorrounding | 24.1 km from downtown

• : Summer Water Party,The world's fifth Universal Studios theme park

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Beijing

If you want to explore attractions just outside Beijing, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Beijing, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Beijing special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Beijing

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions to avoid long queues.
2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
3. Compare prices and packages on Trip.com for exclusive deals and bundled experiences.
4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

Experience the best things to do in Beijing

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What are the best things to do in Beijing?
The best things to do in Beijing include: The Palace Museum|Badaling Great Wall|Universal Beijing Resort|National Museum of China|Prince Kung's Palace Museum. These activities offer a mix of cultural experiences, sightseeing, and entertainment suitable for all types of travelers.
How much do the top attractions in Beijing cost?
The Palace Museum:From PKR 2,529.11|Badaling Great Wall:From PKR 1,405.06|Universal Beijing Resort:From PKR 15,776.80|National Museum of China:Free|Prince Kung's Palace Museum:From PKR 1,605.79
What amenities or facilities can I expect at top attractions in Beijing?
Most attractions in Beijing provide facilities such as visitor centers, guided tours, parking, rest areas, dining options, and accessibility features to ensure a comfortable experience.
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