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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

SightWest Heavenly Gate

SightBTAP

SightTemple of Heaven South Gate

SightAltar of Land and Grain

SightBeijing Phoenix Palace Hotel

SightJīn Dǐng Xuān

SightDìng Líng

SightFormer British Legation

SightTreasure Gallery

SightFuyou Temple

SightHall of the Sea of Wisdom

SightShunzhen Gate

SightMao Dun's Former Residence

SightZaojian Hall

SightPavilion of Spreading Righteousness

SightNorth Palace Gate

SightRound City

SightGate of Prayer for Good Harvests

SightMiddle Hall

SightHall of Imperial Supremacy

ParkRose Garden

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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.