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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 196 attractions in Beijing

Located only a few hundred meters from the existing Summer Palace, these ruins used to be a grand palace and park built under the Qing emperors in the 18th century, but was later destroyed by French and British troops during the Second Opium War (1860-1862).

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Landmark/point of interest; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Lake; Nature reserve; Waterfall; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 196 attractions in Beijing

Located near a lake and a reservoir, this part of the Wall is called Yellow Flower Fortress and is a good place for hiking.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Park; Religious site; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 196 attractions in Beijing

A series of beautiful pavilions comprise this Mongolian-Tibetan yellow-sect temple, which features an impressive fifty-four-foot high Buddha carved from one piece of Tibetan sandalwood.

Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site; Architectural building; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 196 attractions in Beijing

        The Beijing Zoo is the oldest zoo in China and has a wide variety of animals, including the giant panda, the golden monkey, the white-lipped deer, the red-crowned crane, and many rare animals...

Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Architectural building; Observation deck/tower
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Natural history museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Garden; Park; Urban park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 196 attractions in Beijing

Ah, the Pearl Market!  There are 5 floors here, the elevator will only take you to 4, 5 must be done by the stairs unless you are savvy enough to find the vendor elevator.  Fresh fish for sale in the...

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 196 attractions in Beijing

Dozens of food stalls with screaming vendors characterize this noisy street market, which offers everything from fish and roasted meats to vegetables and noodles.

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 196 attractions in Beijing

Dating back about one thousand years, these neighborhoods of narrow, twisting streets represent the “real life” of Beijing, where passageways connect to courtyards of traditional compact homes. Pedicab tours of the hutongs are popular tourist attractions that normally include the Drum Tower, courtyard neighborhoods and Prince Gong's mansion.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Biking trail; Tour; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 196 attractions in Beijing

The remains of one of China’s most famous rulers, Chairman Mao, rest in this simple mausoleum, which features 44 granite columns and glazed yellow trim.

Attraction type: Historic site; Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 196 attractions in Beijing

Sanlitun Bar Street is one of the most prominent location for expats to congregate- close to the embassies, and very foreigner-friendly. There are a large number of good restaurants, bars, and severa...

Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Factory outlet
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 196 attractions in Beijing
Attraction type: Garden
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