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The Temple of Heaven with its tiered blue roof in Beijing, China

Attractions in Beijing

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Beijing, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

230 places

Hall of Central Harmony

ViewpointHall of Central Harmony

SightMarble Boat

Qibaishi Former Resid Memorial Hall

ViewpointQibaishi Former Resid Memorial Hall

Beijing Botanical Gardens

LandmarkBeijing Botanical Garden

Hall of Supreme Harmony

Historic siteHall of Supreme Harmony

National Art Museum of China

MuseumNational Art Museum of China

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

MuseumMausoleum of Mao Zedong

Miaoying Temple

LandmarkMiaoying Temple

Olympic Park Observation Tower

LandmarkOlympic Park Observation Tower

Former Legation Quarter

LandmarkFormer Legation Quarter

MuseumCapital Museum

Ritan Park

ParkZhongshan Park

ParkBeihai Park

Palace of Earthly Tranquillity

LandmarkPalace of Earthly Tranquility

Guangji Temple

TempleGuangji Temple

SightZhihua Temple

Lama Temple

TempleLama Temple

blue and brown concrete building

MuseumPoly Art Museum

China Railway Museum

MuseumChina Railway Museum

Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum

ParkBeijing Ancient Architecture Museum

Qianmen Dajie

SightQianmen Dajie

Gate of Divine Prowess

LandmarkGate of Divine Prowess

Jade Belt Bridge

SightJade Belt Bridge

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.