Top 50 Best Things to Do in Beijing
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  • The Palace Museumtop_1
    󰺂10
    12475
    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 15530 users󱨠115467 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    M40***70M40***70

    The scale and grandeur of the Forbidden City are breathtaking, especially the main palaces such as the Hall of Supreme Harmony, which showcase the majesty of imperial power and the pinnacle of ancient architectural art. The red walls and golden tiles, exquisite carvings, and cultural relics evoke a sense of historical weight and profound cultural depth.

  • Badaling Great Walltop_2
    󰺂10
    7277
    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 10018 users󱨠39504 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

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  • Universal Beijing Resorttop_3
    󰺂10
    79418
    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 13866 users󱨠50125 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    _FB***26_FB***26

    สถานที่ใหญ่มาก เดินจนปวดขาไปหมด แต่สนุก ไปช่วงหน้าหนาวจัดตีมคริสมาสต์ด้วย

  • Prince Kung's Palace Museum
    4
    󰺂8.8
    8317
    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 4374 users󱨠24095 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    爱吃大饼的土拨鼠爱吃大饼的土拨鼠

    Prince Gong's Mansion is indeed quite large. The main attractions are the buildings and gardens, as well as some cultural and creative shops. Even if you don't know much about history, the architecture and gardens are still worth seeing; they are quite magnificent.

  • Temple of Heaven
    5
    󰺂8.5
    12059
    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 10637 users󱨠13591 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
    26612
    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 9690 users󱨠27660 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 5496 users󱨠1092 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
    9356
    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 11284 users󱨠19593 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The Mutianyu Great Wall is actually quite easy to climb. My 75-year-old elder led us younger folks to the top! 😄 We wanted to give up halfway, but the old man pulled us up, haha. Reaching the top was very rewarding, but the cable car is definitely a must! 😃

  • 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 1193 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
    29107
    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 3306 users󱨠20556 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

Ready to explore the best of Beijing? Discover Trip.Best's curated list of things to do and experience adventure, culture, and unforgettable memories.

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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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