Beijing
Destinations
Best time to visit：Oct-NovBeijing.National Stadium-Bird's Nest/Olympic Sports Center12.8 km from downtownHighlights:Whenever the capital is soaked in autumn, ginkgo trees carve the ancient capital with gilded colors. The ginkgo trees in the Forbidden City have a unique charm against the red walls and yellow tiles. The golden leaves dot the ancient palaces, and the bricks and tiles are interwoven with the poetic years of the ginkgo trees. Walking between the palace walls, it seems as if you can hear the whispers of history and autumn. In the Summer Palace, ginkgo trees are distributed everywhere, beside the West Embankment and the ancient buildings. The golden branches and leaves sway in the wind, blending with the scenery of lakes and mountains, adding a bit of agility and romance to this garden. Walking among them is like entering a painting. In the Temple of Heaven Park, the ginkgo trees are tall and straight, and the golden color of the trees is more solemn against the backdrop of ancient buildings such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. When the sun shines, the golden leaves sparkle and fall all over the ground. People walk through them, not only appreciating the beauty of the ginkgo trees, but also feeling the solemn atmosphere of the royal sacrificial sites, which is really pleasant.46 attractionDitan Park Ginkgo Avenue3.4
Diaoyutai Yinxing Avenue3.5
Best time to visit：Oct-NovBeijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area1.7 km from downtownHighlights:Enjoying red leaves in Beijing is like stepping into a colorful painting. Every late autumn, Beijing's Xiangshan, Badaling Great Wall and other places become ideal places to enjoy red leaves, attracting countless tourists and citizens to come and enjoy a visual and spiritual feast. Walking in the red leaf forest, you will feel a golden carpet of fallen leaves under your feet. Looking up, you will see mountains surrounded by red leaves, forming a breathtaking autumn landscape painting, allowing travelers to briefly feel real relaxation and tranquility.74 attractionXiangshan Park6.8
Badaling Great Wall10
Beijing.Houhai Area4.1 km from downtownHighlights:Visiting a Siheyuan in Beijing is a cultural exploration through time and space, taking people into the depths of history of this ancient capital and feeling the unique charm and profound cultural heritage of traditional Chinese dwellings. The architectural style and decorative details of the Siheyuan embody the essence of traditional Chinese culture. From the gate to the hanging flower gate, from the windows to the eaves, every place is exquisitely carved with beams and painted with paintings. Auspicious patterns such as bats, longevity characters, and vases imply happiness and longevity, and peace in all seasons, showing the yearning and pursuit of the old Beijingers for a better life. In Beijing, there are many well-known Siheyuans to visit, such as Prince Gong's Mansion, Mei Lanfang Memorial Hall, Qi Baishi's Former Residence, etc. These Siheyuans are not only well-preserved, but also incorporate rich historical and cultural connotations, becoming an important window for tourists to understand Beijing's history and experience traditional culture.25 attractionPrince Kung's Palace Museum8.8
Mei Lanfang Memorial4.4
4Beijing.Badaling Great Wall/Badaling Wildlife Park60.2 km from downtownHighlights:Ride cable cars and coasters to easily admire the ancient wall's majesty and steep drops.Hike along the winding ridge, experiencing landscapes from rugged paths to vast open views.6 attractionBadaling Great Wall10
Mutianyu Great Wall8.3
5Beijing.Zhongguancun Area15.8 km from downtownHighlights:Flexible routes offer easy ways to explore Beijing’s charm.Cruise on painted boats for a unique water tour.24 attractionSummer Palace8.5
Beijing W Town7.0
6Beijing.Shangdi Industrial Park/Xisanqi22.5 km from downtownHighlights:Explore ethnic costume halls to discover cultural charm.Wear elegant attire and begin a journey blending tradition with new trends.8 attractionThe Palace Museum10
Temple of Heaven8.6
7Beijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area1.5 km from downtownHighlights:Beijing Opera centers on "singing, reciting, acting, fighting," with each role type exuding unique charm.It emerged in the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong era, blending Hui, Han, Kun, and Bang styles.11 attractionLiyuan Theater5.2
Lao She Tea House6.3
8Beijing.Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area1.7 km from downtownHighlights:Explore the Forbidden City and decode imperial rites encoded in its architecture.Stroll the central axis and feel the grandeur of the ancient capital's layout.5 attractionThe Palace Museum10
Prince Kung's Palace Museum8.8
9Beijing.Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen1.3 km from downtownHighlights:Witty dialogues depict social scenes and life stories.Feel old Beijing’s cultural pulse through humor.11 attractionDeyunshe Theater5.1
Lao She Tea House6.3
10Beijing.Beijing Wtown/The Simatai Great Wall>100 km from downtownHighlights:Beijing, this historic city, invites you to step into the shadow puppet making class full of ancient charm, explore the charm of intangible cultural heritage in the alleys and alleys, and start a journey of light and shadow art on your fingertips. Course content with strong Beijing charm: The course focuses on Beijing shadow puppets, selects cowhide, and goes through multiple processes such as soaking, drawing, carving, and coloring. From coloring to finished products, you can create exquisite shadow puppets by hand and appreciate the essence of Beijing craftsmanship. Students make Beijing shadow puppet works by hand, take away the finished products after graduation, and elaborate on the cultural origins to continue the elegance of intangible cultural heritage. It is relatively simple to get started, which is very suitable for children to experience. The class size is exquisite and the teaching staff is profound: The class size is small, which allows the teacher to guide wholeheartedly, and the students exchange stories of old Beijing, get inspiration frequently, and immerse themselves in the traditional atmosphere. Most of the teachers are inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, who have been in the industry for decades and are well versed in shadow puppetry. They talk about history while making and demonstrate in detail to ensure that students inherit the art with a high degree of restoration and experience traditional aesthetics. Flexible courses and traditional facilities and equipment: The course time is relatively flexible to adapt to various itineraries. The venue is often set up in a quadrangle, with an antique flavor, accompanied by the fireworks of the capital, which adds color to the creation of shadow puppets. Special carving knives and coloring pigments are all available, and traditional drying racks and leather stretching tools are ingenious, with a rich atmosphere to help creation. Experiencing shadow puppet making in Beijing is not only a tribute to traditional culture, but also a deep artistic exploration. In the cultural atmosphere of the capital, shadow puppet making has become a link between the past and the future, allowing participants to deeply feel the profoundness of Chinese culture.5 attractionTaishanpiying Experience Hall2.5
Shichahai Shadow Art3.1
