This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhoods and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Oianhai.
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As featured in 3 days in Beijing
#21 of 982 attractions in Beijing
583 reviews
Attraction type Bodies of Water; Neighborhoods
Distance 3.0 miles from city center
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- "Hou Hai Hooray !" May 28, 2012
- "Another place for chilling and food." May 26, 2012
- "NOfishing but people with fishing rods are all..." May 21, 2012
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#22 of 982 attractions in Beijing
273 reviews
Tea parties and musical performances are held at this grand palace, home to royalty during the Ming dynasty.
Attraction type Architectural Buildings; Gardens; Castles; Historic Sites
Distance 2.5 miles from city center
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- "Horrible experience" Apr 11, 2012
- "Tourist Trap with No Trace of the Past" Oct 6, 2011
- "Top Destinations in Beijing" May 6, 2011
#23 of 982 attractions in Beijing
414 reviews
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- "Best hike of my life" Apr 18, 2012
- "excellent trip" Nov 25, 2011
- "Once in a lifetime...with a great guide!" Jun 27, 2010
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#24 of 982 attractions in Beijing
116 reviews
Fantastic building filled with exhibitions and amazing displays. 5 floors of unique Chinese art not to be missed.
Attraction type History Museums
Distance 3.5 miles from city center
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- "Go to this museum if in Beijing!" Apr 29, 2012
- "Not a lot of content" Apr 23, 2012
- "Huge museum" Apr 23, 2012
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#25 of 982 attractions in Beijing
150 reviews
Attraction type Architectural Buildings
Distance 1.4 miles from city center
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- "Os extremos da Cidade proibida" Apr 4, 2012
- "在落日的时候看角楼才最有韵味" Oct 16, 2011
- "个人很喜欢" Oct 12, 2011
#26 of 982 attractions in Beijing
629 reviews
Attraction type Ancient Ruins; Architectural Buildings
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- "Breathtaking literally and figuratively" May 12, 2012
- "Better up than down!" May 2, 2012
- "A hard climb..." Apr 29, 2012
#27 of 982 attractions in Beijing
535 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
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- "不如八达岭的壮观" Nov 21, 2011
- "长城之美" Sep 29, 2011
- "最险的长城" Sep 22, 2011
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#28 of 982 attractions in Beijing
42 reviews
Attraction type Hiking Trails
Distance 6.1 miles from city center
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- "Great wall at Mutianyu" May 15, 2012
- "Wonderful Tour Guide!!" May 5, 2012
- "GateOne 14 day tour of China including 3 night..." Apr 24, 2012
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#29 of 982 attractions in Beijing
80 reviews
Attraction type Castles; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Distance 1.5 miles from city center
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- "两朝二十四帝，史散如烟云，文沉如峨山" Oct 28, 2011
- "皇家风范" Oct 13, 2011
- "美轮美奂" Jul 29, 2011
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As featured in 3 days in Beijing
#30 of 982 attractions in Beijing
318 reviews
A series of beautiful pavilions comprise this Mongolian-Tibetan yellow-sect temple, which features an impressive fifty-four-foot (25m) high Buddha carved from one piece of Tibetan... more »
Attraction type Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance 2.7 miles from city center
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- "Easy to reach, interesting sights" May 23, 2012
- "Worship place" May 20, 2012
- "One of the best sites in Beijing" May 19, 2012
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#31 of 982 attractions in Beijing
272 reviews
Attraction type Parks
Distance 5.3 miles from city center
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- "Respect the Architect" Dec 31, 2011
- "Ride a Segway (Probably Not)" Nov 18, 2011
- "奥运主会场" May 18, 2012
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#32 of 982 attractions in Beijing
92 reviews
This Buddhist temple dates back 1,600 years and is surrounded by peaceful hills and beautiful gardens.
Attraction type Historic Sites; Religious Sites
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- "山寺无人空寂寞" Dec 6, 2011
- "现有潭柘寺，后有北京城" Nov 30, 2011
- "潭柘寺——心灵涤荡之所" Nov 18, 2011
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#33 of 982 attractions in Beijing
268 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites
Distance 0.6 miles from city center
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- "top 10" Apr 16, 2012
- "huge sqaure - not picturesque" Apr 16, 2012
- "Beijing's main attraction" Apr 12, 2012
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As featured in 3 days in Beijing
#34 of 982 attractions in Beijing
442 reviews
With a history of more than 700 years, Nan Luo Gu Xiang (南 锣 鼓 巷) is one of Beijing's oldest hutongs and has been one of the capital's 25 cultural and historical protection areas... more »
Attraction type Neighborhoods
Distance 2.3 miles from city center
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- "Very touristy Hutong" May 17, 2012
- "Very touristy but fun" May 6, 2012
- "Peking hostel is located here!" May 5, 2012
#35 of 982 attractions in Beijing
51 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
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#36 of 982 attractions in Beijing
65 reviews
Attraction type Educational Sites; Bodies of Water
Distance 8.4 miles from city center
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- "A real gem and best kept secret" Jan 5, 2012
- "If you have extra time in Beijing, definitely..." Nov 1, 2009
- "東大のキャンパスを巨大にした感じ" Jan 26, 2012
#37 of 982 attractions in Beijing
150 reviews
Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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- "remote" Sep 12, 2010
- "空气很好，虫子多了点" Oct 19, 2011
- "怀柔响水湖长城风景区" Sep 28, 2011
#38 of 982 attractions in Beijing
56 reviews
Attraction type Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
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- "黄花岭长城" Sep 15, 2011
- "长城印象" Aug 17, 2011
- "气势恢宏，万里长城" Aug 15, 2011
#39 of 982 attractions in Beijing
132 reviews
Attraction type Ancient Ruins
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- "气势不错，有些遗憾" Sep 17, 2011
- "长城" Sep 9, 2011
- "长城" Sep 9, 2011
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#40 of 982 attractions in Beijing
191 reviews
Attraction type Amusement/ Theme Parks; Architectural Buildings
Distance 6.2 miles from city center
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- "Good Architecture" May 1, 2012
- "very nice complex" Apr 27, 2012
- "Amazing building, fun water park, cheap tickets" Apr 17, 2012
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