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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.

191 places

SightGate Tower of the Cloud-Retaining Eaves

SightJǐng Líng

SightPalace of Eternal Harmony

LandmarkFormer French Post Office

SightDuan Qirui Former Government Building

SightYuan Dynasty Walls Relics Park

SightHappy Dragon Imperial Garden Courtyard

SightRuins of Zhijing Pavilion

SightMonument to the People's Heroes

SightSpirit Way

SightGate of Martial Valour

SightNorth Cableway

SightGreat Palace Gate

SightHall of Literary Brilliance

SightPalace of Celestial Favour

LandmarkThe Imperial City Relic Site

SightMemorial Archway Villagers' Committee

SightSacrificial Hall

SightHall of Spiritual Cultivation

SightFasting Palace

SightShouhuang Palace

SightPalace of Accumulated Purity

ViewpointConstruction of White Dagoba Stele

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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.