Dreaming of exploring Beijing’s imperial past? 🚀 This trip had me wandering through the Palace Museum, uncovering antique clocks, and soaking up serene vibes at The Round City. The contrast of golden Buddha statues against deep red walls absolutely wowed me — and don’t sleep on the museum’s Western-style exhibition halls! Top Spots to Visit in Beijing: 1. The Palace Museum (No. 4, Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District): Open Tuesday-Sunday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Apr-Oct), 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (Nov-Mar). Entry: 60 CNY. Art lovers, don’t miss the intricate sculptures here — the stone Buddha and accompanying figures are photo gold with dramatic red and gold temple backgrounds. 2. Hall of Clocks and Watches: Inside the Palace Museum, open similar hours (verify before visiting as times change seasonally). Step into dazzling exhibition halls, blending classic Chinese and Western architectural styles. My tip: Go early, as crowds build up fast and snapping close-up shots is easier before noon. 3. The Round City (Jingshan Qianjie): Open daily, 6:00 AM–9:00 PM. This tranquil escape is ideal for a post-museum unwind. You’ll find less crowds here and a calming garden vibe — perfect for recharging between sights! Insider tips: - Book entry tickets online via WeChat to skip the lines (seriously, the queues get wild). - Water bottles allowed, but toss liquids before security checks. - Transport hack: Metro Line 1 gets you really close — hop off at Tian’anmen East station. - For snacks, local vendors outside the museum sell tasty jianbing (savory crepes). - Carve out at least half a day for the Palace Museum — there’s more to see than you think! #hellochristmas #ForbiddenCity #travel #BeijingCulture #ForbiddenCity #TravelTips #ChineseArchitecture
TRex Pro
Popular Trip Moments
Forbidden City 故宫 | Forbidden City 故宫 | Forbidden City | Snow World Ski Resort: Urban Ski Fun – Beijing Indoor Winter Escape! | Autumn's Masterpiece in an Emperor's Garden | The Valley of Eternal Emperors | Beijing Flowerland | Beijing's Creative Reawakening | Autumn's Most Scholarly Palette | Temple Trail Magic ✨ | Summer Palace Stroll 🌞 | Great Wall Escape🌄 | Special Exhibition at the Capital Museum | Peach Blossom Stone at the Foot of Helan Mountain | Harbin is really great value for money when it comes to playing in the snow, but Ulan Butong is much more worthwhile. | The Living Stage: Art in San Yan Jing Hutong | Nanning-Mohe-Hengdaohezi-Harbin 5-Day 4-Night Travel Guide | Universal - a magical fairy tale for all ages | Beijing's Nightly Reflection: Shichahai | A New Travel Experience in Sanya! A Crossover Journey at the Vegetarian Festival | Beiluoguxiang Bliss🌿 | Guizhou's Secret Winter Getaway! Cheaper and More Fun Than Sanya | Strolling through the royal gardens: Beijing's Summer Palace | 🏨 Ibis Hotel Beijing Tiananmen Square — Great Location & Warm Hospitality | A hidden gem hotel with private hot springs and full mountain views, found again! | 10 Reasons to Visit China in 2026 🇨🇳 | The Forbidden City + The Palace Museum | Looking forward to this year's first snow | 2025 Pofengling Family Autumn Viewing|Secret Red Leaf Spot + Complete Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls with Kids | The ultimate autumn outing for kids in the Beijing suburbs! Complete family guide to Jinhai Lake Bibo Island | National Museum of Natural History Guided Tour: Deep Sea Special Exhibition Grand Opening!
Recommended Attractions at Popular Destinations
Popular Attractions in Bangkok | Popular Attractions in Manila | Popular Attractions in Tokyo | Popular Attractions in Taipei | Popular Attractions in Hong Kong | Popular Attractions in Seoul | Popular Attractions in Kuala Lumpur | Popular Attractions in Los Angeles | Popular Attractions in Shanghai | Popular Attractions in New York | Popular Attractions in Shenzhen | Popular Attractions in Osaka | Popular Attractions in Singapore | Popular Attractions in London | Popular Attractions in Guangzhou | Popular Attractions in San Francisco | Popular Attractions in Beijing | Popular Attractions in Macau | Popular Attractions in Bali | Popular Attractions in Jakarta | Popular Attractions in Paris | Popular Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City | Popular Attractions in Istanbul | Popular Attractions in Phuket | Popular Attractions in Chicago | Popular Attractions in Seattle | Popular Attractions in Toronto | Popular Attractions in Orlando | Popular Attractions in Cebu | Popular Attractions in Chiang Mai
Popular Attractions
Shengzhou City God Temple | Cai Yuanpei Former Residence | The Bund | Shanghai Botanical Garden | Mochou Lake Park | Yu Garden | Longhua Temple | Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple | Jingan Temple | Shanghai Stadium | Li Garden | The site of the first CPC National Congress | Former Residence of Zhou Enlai in Shanghai | Soong Ching-ling Memorial Park | Zechawa Valley | Huanglong National Scenic Area | Shimei Bay | Dongshanling Cultural Tourism Zone | Our Lady of Carmel Church | The Bridges Golf Club, Guest Quarters, & Green Horizon Grill | Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | Derbenttekke Köyü Cami | Sri Ishta Sithi Vinayagar Temple | Peppercorn Park | Sheetla Mata Temple | SPA SUMMIT | Columbus Township Park | Greenway
Popular Restaurants in Beijing
CAI YI XUAN | Made In China | Rive Gauche | TRB Hutong | Siji Minfu Roast Duck (Gugong) | Grill 79 | AZUR | 1949 - Duck de Chine | ZIJIN MANSION | Jing Restaurant and Bar | Bei Jing Dou Yi Chu Shao Mai Guan (Qian Men) | PeKing HOTPOT | Morton's The Steakhouse | The Balcony | The Horizon Chinese Restaurant | Beijing Pie | Fountain Lounge | IL RISTORANTE - NIKO ROMITO | Fu Chun Ju | XINRONGJI | FANG SHAN | HUA'S RESTAURANT | Kao Rou Ji | NAN MEN HOTPOT | Bianyifang Restaurant | BRASSERIE 1893 | Xiao Diao Li Tang (Xinao) | Café Zi | Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant | BEI JING MAN FU LOU SHUAN ROU
Popular Ranked Lists
Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Melbourne | Popular Best Things to Do in Tawau | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Frankfurt | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in George Town | Top 10 Luxury Hotels near Anxi | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Wuyishan | Top 20 Best Things to Do in Doha | Top 10 Best Things to Do in Cebu | Top 20 Best Things to Do in Santorini | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Jingzhou | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Athens | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Berlin | Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Dongguan | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Shibing | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Athens | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Hanoi | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Prague | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Honolulu | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Auckland | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Qishan | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Macau | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Jinghong | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Paris | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Huangling | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Da Nang | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Osaka | Top 50 Best Things to Do in Vienna | Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Chun'an | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Phuket | Popular Luxury Hotels Near Beijing
About
Payment methods
Our partners
Copyright © 2025 Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.
















