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Mutianyu Great Wall
慕田峪长城
A restored, less crowded section of the Great Wall about 70 km north-east of central Beijing, with a cable car and a toboggan run down.
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A restored, less crowded section of the Great Wall about 70 km north-east of central Beijing, with a cable car and a toboggan run down.
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Website: mutianyugreatwall.com
Address: 慕田峪长城
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Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
故宫博物院
The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, now the Palace Museum. Tickets are sold online only, by real-name passport booking; book days ahead.
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The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, now the Palace Museum. Tickets are sold online only, by real-name passport booking; book days ahead.
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Website: dpm.org.cn
Address: 故宫博物院
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Temple of Heaven
天坛
Ming-dynasty complex where emperors prayed for good harvests; the round Hall of Prayer stands in a large park where locals exercise in the morning.
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Ming-dynasty complex where emperors prayed for good harvests; the round Hall of Prayer stands in a large park where locals exercise in the morning.
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Website: tiantanpark.com
Address: 天坛
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Summer Palace
颐和园
Qing imperial garden on Kunming Lake with Longevity Hill, the painted Long Corridor and the Marble Boat; allow half a day.
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Qing imperial garden on Kunming Lake with Longevity Hill, the painted Long Corridor and the Marble Boat; allow half a day.
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Website: summerpalace-china.com
Address: 颐和园
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Tiananmen Square
天安门广场
The vast square in front of Tiananmen Gate, the main entrance to the Forbidden City. Entry needs a free real-name booking and passport check.
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The vast square in front of Tiananmen Gate, the main entrance to the Forbidden City. Entry needs a free real-name booking and passport check.
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Website: tiananmen.org.cn
Address: 天安门广场
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Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple)
雍和宫
An active Tibetan Buddhist temple in a former Qing prince's residence, known for an 18-metre Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood trunk.
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An active Tibetan Buddhist temple in a former Qing prince's residence, known for an 18-metre Maitreya Buddha carved from a single sandalwood trunk.
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Website: yonghegong.cn
Address: 雍和宫
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National Museum of China
中国国家博物馆
China's national museum on the east side of Tiananmen Square, covering history and art from prehistory onward. Free, but book a timed entry with your passport.
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China's national museum on the east side of Tiananmen Square, covering history and art from prehistory onward. Free, but book a timed entry with your passport.
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Website: chnmuseum.cn
Address: 中国国家博物馆
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Jingshan Park
景山公园
The hill just north of the Forbidden City; the pavilion on top gives the classic view over the palace roofs.
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The hill just north of the Forbidden City; the pavilion on top gives the classic view over the palace roofs.
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Address: 景山公园
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Wangfujing
王府井
Beijing's best-known pedestrian shopping street, with department stores, bookshops and snack stalls a short walk east of the Forbidden City.
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Beijing's best-known pedestrian shopping street, with department stores, bookshops and snack stalls a short walk east of the Forbidden City.
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Address: 王府井
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Nanluoguxiang Hutong
南锣鼓巷
A preserved hutong lane of grey courtyard houses, now lined with cafés and small shops; quieter side alleys branch off it.
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A preserved hutong lane of grey courtyard houses, now lined with cafés and small shops; quieter side alleys branch off it.
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Address: 南锣鼓巷
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Niujie Mosque
牛街礼拜寺
Beijing's oldest mosque, founded in the 10th century and built in Chinese temple style, at the heart of the Niujie Hui Muslim neighbourhood with halal food nearby.
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Beijing's oldest mosque, founded in the 10th century and built in Chinese temple style, at the heart of the Niujie Hui Muslim neighbourhood with halal food nearby.
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Address: 牛街礼拜寺
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北京王府井希尔顿酒店 北京市东城区王府井东街8号
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