Go Beijing or Go Home
Forbidden City (Palace Museum) is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

1. Forbidden City (Palace Museum)

8.8
(故宫(博物院))
4 Jingshan Front St, Pechino, 北京市
Sito storico e protetto · Dōngchéng qū · 300 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Wander around the edges of the city to find tourist-free rooms of scrolls, furniture, etc! But don't wander too far - I was escorted out for going beyond (untranslated) 'No Entry' signs.

Tian'anmen Square is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

2. Tian'anmen Square

7.8
(天安门广场)
Chang'an Ave (btwn Square E Side Rd and W Side Rd), Pechino, 北京市
Piazza · 481 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: If you're lucky, you'll see the People's Liberation Army practicing outside the square in full uniform.

Summer Palace is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

3. Summer Palace

9.2
(颐和园)
19 Xinjiangongmen Rd | 新建宫门路19号, Pechino, 北京市
Sito storico e protetto · Haidian · 155 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Grab some foods at the entry and head out for a hike! Plenty of space to get lost and picnic! Also, some amazing old trails and bridges to explore.

Old Summer Palace is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

4. Old Summer Palace

6.9
(圆明园遗址公园)
28 Qinghua W Rd, Pechino, 北京市
Sito storico e protetto · Wǔ dàokǒu · 26 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: This is the kind of history you visit a foreign country for! Literal ruins you can climb and explore. Beware the children - they'll knock you off your feet if you're not careful.

Temple of Heaven is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

5. Temple of Heaven

9.2
(天坛)
1 Tiantan E Rd | 天坛东路1号 (Tiantan N Rd | 天坛北路), Pechino, 北京市
Tempio · 122 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Buildings open/close throughout the day. Spend a few minutes looking on a map/website to figure out where to be to see everything!

Prince Gong's Mansion is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

6. Prince Gong's Mansion

7.5
(恭王府)
17 Qianhai W St, Pechino, 北京市
Sito storico e protetto · Dōngchéng qū · 16 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Supposedly one of the most lavish mansions of Old Beijing. Check out the rock "garden." So interesting!

Yonghegong Lama Temple is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

7. Yonghegong Lama Temple

8.9
(雍和宫)
Yonghegong Ave (At North 2nd Ring E Rd), Pechino, 北京市
Tempio Buddista · Běixīn qiáo · 74 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: One of the largest Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries in the world. In the heart of busy Bejing, slow down and reflect on how awesome it is to wander such a historical and spiritual place!

Confucius Temple is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

8. Confucius Temple

8.2
(北京孔庙)
13 Guozijian St (Near Andingmen Inner St, Yonghegong Ave), Pechino, 北京市
Sito storico e protetto · Běixīn qiáo · 19 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Don't forget to touch the 700 year old Cypress tree, which can distinguish a good person from a bad person!

Niujie Mosque is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

9. Niujie Mosque

(牛街礼拜寺)
18 Niujie St | 牛街 18号 (at Shuruhutong | 输入胡同), Pechino, 北京市
Moschea · Xuānwǔ qū · 16 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: If you decide to explore religious diversity in Beijing, this is a must! Largest mosque in Beijing & most prominent in China! Check out the Emperor's tablets from the 1600's! Super cool!

Beijing Downtown Backpackers Accomodation is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

10. Beijing Downtown Backpackers Accomodation

7.6
No.85, Nan Luo Gu Alley, Dongcheng District, Pechino, 北京市
Ostello · Dōngchéng qū · 12 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: The best Beijing hostel for 3 reasons: 1. surrounded by lots of traditional Hutong homes, 2. Amazing trips to The Great Wall, 3. Their bar is fantastic for a leisurely beer at night!

Nanluogu Alley is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

11. Nanluogu Alley

7.3
(南锣鼓巷)
Near Drum Tower (btwn Di'anmen East Ave. & Gulou East Ave.), Pechino, 北京市
Zona Pedonale · Dōngchéng qū · 46 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Check this place out early in the morning and later at night. During the day, get lost in the surrounding neighborhood. It's safe and very much a pre-modern China.

Silk Street Market is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

12. Silk Street Market

5.4
(秀水街)
8 Xiushui E St, Pechino, 北京市
Centro commerciale · Jiànguó mén · 170 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Whether it's real or fake, anything you want to buy can be found here. They keep the knock-off purses hidden, and will probably offer you a "catalog" to peruse before bringing them out.

Qianmen is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

13. Qianmen

5.4
Pechino, 北京市
Zona Pedonale · 35 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Stop and grab tea!

China National Botanical Garden is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

14. China National Botanical Garden

7.8
(国家植物园)
20 Xiangshan Nanxincun, Pechino, 北京市
Giardino Botanico · Haidian · 13 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: It's all about the Water Lilies!

Beihai Park is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

15. Beihai Park

8.6
(北海公园)
1 Wenjin St, Pechino, 北京市
Parco · Dōngchéng qū · 39 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: If this isn't your first stop, you won't be overwhelmed. But dig deep. There are some great stores, park vendors, and 'Kodak' moments to be found at Beihai.

Shichahai Park is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

16. Shichahai Park

8.8
(什刹海公园)
West Bank of Qianhai (at Di'anmen W Ave), Dōngchéng, 北京市
Parco · Dōngchéng qū · 18 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Great park to stroll at night.. especially in the summer when there's oodles of candle boats around.

National Stadium (Bird's Nest) is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

17. National Stadium (Bird's Nest)

8.2
(国家体育场 (鸟巢))
1 National Stadium S Rd (at N 4th Ring Rd), Pechino, 北京市
Stadio · Chāoyáng qū · 76 consigli e recensioni
The Great Wall at Badaling is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

18. The Great Wall at Badaling

8.5
(八达岭长城)
216 Provincial Rd, 八达岭, 北京市
Sito storico e protetto · 118 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Hiking shoes. Water. Snacks. TOILET PAPER. If you're walking the great wall, you'll need all of those. #trustme

Great Hall of the People is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

19. Great Hall of the People

8.5
(人民大会堂)
Guangchang West Side Rd (Renda Huitang W Rd), Pechino, 北京市
Campidoglio · 9 consigli e recensioni
Drum Tower is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

20. Drum Tower

7.6
(鼓楼)
9 Zhonglouwan Linzi (at Di'anmen Outer St), Pechino, 北京市
Monumento · Āndìng mén · 19 consigli e recensioni

Sriram K.Sriram Krishnan: Make sure you catch the exhilarating drum performance!

Bell Tower is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

21. Bell Tower

7.5
(钟楼)
9 Zhonglouwan Linzi (at Di'anmen Outer St), Pechino, 北京市
Monumento · Āndìng mén · 14 consigli e recensioni

J.J.: Zhōnglóu (钟楼), the bell tower of Beijing, stands closely behind the drum tower. Together they provide an overview of central Beijing and in the ancient times they both dominated Beijing's skyline.

22. Jingshan Park

9.1
(景山公园)
44 Jingshan W St (North of Forbidden City), Pechino, 北京市
Parco · Dōngchéng qū · 88 consigli e recensioni
Capital Museum is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

23. Capital Museum

7.6
(首都博物馆)
16 Fuxingmen Outer St, Pechino, 北京市
Museo di storia · Xuānwǔ qū · 16 consigli e recensioni

|D|A|N|A|🌸 C.|D|A|N|A|🌸 Chow: It's free!!! And come with aircond on hot summer!!

Zhongshan Park is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

24. Zhongshan Park

8.4
(中山公园)
West Chang'an St (West Side of Tiananmen), Dōngchéng, 北京市
Parco · Dōngchéng qū · 10 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Summer concert series for the #winning. Find an expat or local for more info !

Monument to the People's Heroes is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

25. Monument to the People's Heroes

7.8
(人民英雄纪念碑)
Tian'anmen Square (Chang'an Ave), Pechino, 北京市
Monumento · 7 consigli e recensioni

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: The icon of much communist propaganda, this is a must see and photog !

Taikoo Li Sanlitun is one of Go Beijing or Go Home.

26. Taikoo Li Sanlitun

8.5
(三里屯太古里)
19 Sanlitun Rd (Workers' Stadium N Rd), Pechino, 北京市
Centro commerciale · Dōng zhí mén · 97 consigli e recensioni

Alex B.Alex Bosworth: While you are here check out the first Apple store in China