Top 50 Best Things to Do in Beijing
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  • The Palace Museumtop_1
    󰺂10
    67.98
    Beijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area1.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoA National Geographic-certified best travel destination is right here in Beijing
    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 15473 users󱨠115494 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    A must go place in Beijing. With the visit to know the history. Very enriching.

  • Badaling Great Walltop_2
    󰺂10
    39.66
    Beijing.Badaling Great Wall/Badaling Wildlife Park60.2 km from downtown
    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 9993 users󱨠39487 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    _TX***x2_TX***x2

    Visited Great wall of China which is a must visit place just to feel the grand scenery and a feeling of been there just to kick off a place in the bucket list.

  • Universal Beijing Resorttop_3
    󰺂10
    432.77
    Beijing.Universal Beijing Resort and Sorrounding24.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoUniversal Beijing Resort's "Winter Holiday" Is Officially Back | Nov 14, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
    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 13804 users󱨠50031 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Allen Zhang SGAllen Zhang SG

    Being a Universal Studios, the food is expensive, but still edible and tastes good. The only problem is the Decepticon rides; I saw on a certain social media platform that many people injured their necks after riding them, so be careful.

  • Prince Kung's Palace Museum
    4
    󰺂8.8
    45.32
    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 4363 users󱨠24076 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    切雷舍夫切雷舍夫

    Xiucai Shuo (a popular online forum) recommends Jiang Shangyi's professional and engaging explanations, which helped us rediscover history and learn about ancient architecture. Her explanations were like a warm winter sun, making the trip worthwhile. Highly recommended!

  • Temple of Heaven
    5
    󰺂8.5
    65.71
    Beijing.Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen2.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Temple of Heaven in the rain is like an old movie
    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 10599 users󱨠13582 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    中西南北东中西南北东

    My advice for anyone visiting Beijing is to definitely visit the Temple of Heaven. A masterpiece of Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, the Temple of Heaven is the world's largest sacrificial complex and a testament to the pinnacle of ancient Chinese architecture. In 1961, the State Council designated it a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. In 1998, UNESCO recognized it as a World Heritage Site. When you stand in the center of the Circular Mound Altar and clap your hands, hearing the echoes resonating like celestial music, you'll understand: the Temple of Heaven is not only an architectural museum, but also an eternal altar for the Chinese nation to engage in dialogue with nature. Every brick and tile here speaks of reverence—a profound expression of humanity's love for heaven and earth.

  • Summer Palace
    6
    󰺂8.4
    145.01
    Beijing.Zhongguancun Area15.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoWintersweets Gently Bloom at the Summer Palace | Nov 2025-Jan 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 9659 users󱨠27667 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    On my first trip to Beijing, I made a reservation for the Forbidden City. I happened to meet Teacher Fan on Ctrip who was giving a guided tour of the Forbidden City. It was great! It's 30% sightseeing and 70% listening. Let Teacher Fan take you through the ancient palace that has been around for more than 600 years and give you an in-depth experience of China's history and culture!

  • National Museum of China
    7
    󰺂8.4
    Beijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area531m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe "National Museum of China" themed aircraft makes its maiden flight | Sep 25, 2025
    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 5472 users󱨠1090 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.

  • Mutianyu Great Wall
    8
    󰺂8.3
    50.98
    Beijing.Mutianyu Great Wall/Xiangshuihu Great Wall area60.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoA journey through 600 years: The past and present of the Mutianyu Great Wall
    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 11231 users󱨠19580 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    yucongseuyucongseu

    The scenery was beautiful, the cable car was convenient, and there weren't many people, making for a good experience. There were also several adorable Hajime dogs. Mostly foreign tourists; who told them to wear straw hats in winter? It was so cold! Some sections were quite steep, requiring you to use your hands and feet for a while. The sunset was beautiful, with a spectacular view. Shortcomings: 1. Entering the main gate and walking through the commercial street requires taking a shuttle bus, which felt unnecessary; the gate could have been located closer. 2. This time, we expedited the western section, but the path ended at Hero's Platform; the road ahead was closed, requiring us to backtrack.

  • Sun Park
    9
    󰺂8.0
    Beijing.Yansha Commercial Area7.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Beijing
    Highlights:
    󰋄Kayaking & paddleboarding experiences available
    󱓊Rides include a mini rollercoaster
    󱨠Saved by 1189 users󱨠484 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.

  • Beijing Wildlife Park
    10
    󰺂7.9
    158.61
    Beijing.Daxing Airpot45.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Animal shows (bear & monkey)
    󰌌Feed animals through irons (200+)
    󱨠Saved by 3290 users󱨠20559 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M62***98M62***98

    Beijing Wildlife Park is absolutely fantastic! Stepping inside felt like entering a vibrant and wild world. The park's layout is incredibly well-designed, with clear signage that made it easy to find the various animal exhibits. The variety of animals is amazing, from majestic tigers to adorable pandas, and a wide array of rare birds – every exhibit was a delightful surprise. The animals all looked to be in excellent health, demonstrating the zoo's dedication to their care and well-being. The staff were also incredibly friendly and professional, providing detailed explanations of the animals and giving us a deeper understanding of their lives. They also promptly cleaned up any litter, keeping the park clean and tidy. The park's facilities are excellent, with plenty of rest areas where you can relax whenever you're tired. The restaurants offer a good selection of delicious food at reasonable prices. What impressed me most was the opportunity to get up close to the animals, such as feeding the giraffes. Watching their long necks approach was a truly magical experience. Riding in the predator enclosure in a tram, getting up close to the magnificent animals, was both thrilling and safe. In conclusion, the Beijing Wildlife Park is a place well worth visiting, where both adults and children can gain a lot of fun and knowledge.

Best things to do in Beijing (2025)

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 Best Things to Do are there in Beijing?
These are all Best Things to Do in Beijing:The Palace Museum, Badaling Great Wall, Universal Beijing Resort, Prince Kung's Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Beijing?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Beijing include:The Palace Museum:4.8, Badaling Great Wall:4.7, Universal Beijing Resort:4.6, Prince Kung's Palace Museum:4.7, Temple of Heaven:4.7
At what locations in Beijing can Best Things to Do in Beijing be found?
The Best Things to Do in Beijing are mainly located in:The Palace Museum:Beijing, Badaling Great Wall:Beijing, Universal Beijing Resort:Beijing, Prince Kung's Palace Museum:Beijing, Temple of Heaven:Beijing
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