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- Bartosz N1 contributionWe had a great time. Michael is an amazing guide. He shared a lot of interesting informations and a history of Great Wall as well as tips regarding the tour. Truly amazing experience.Written April 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JM CastilloSharjah, United Arab Emirates64 contributionsI had a good time walking around Summer Palace. Even though it is crowded by tourists the Palace is huge and beautiful with a lot of blooming trees and flowers. Thanks to Jily from Mubus for touring me around and ride the boat with me. She was very hard working and a wonderful person. This is my 2nd tour with Jily and both trips are wonderful.Written April 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- coconutuglyMarbella, Spain1,983 contributionsEverything requires booking, and you can’t seem to book a day in advance: more like 2 to 3 days in advance. ALL QC CODES GET SENT TO YOUR PHONE. Closed on Mondays. We couldn’t get in because of this, and so we landed up at Jinshang Park where all the locals go to for the view of the F City from the highest point in Beijing. Get ready to be pushed and prodded by a 1000 locals: sunday was plain awful., bit the view was good. BOOK FOR ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING IN BEIJING!!!Written April 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Pidz LebelBrossard, Canada43 contributionsThe best experience in my life to climb to the tower of hero. The feelings you get from this wonder of the world will change you.Written March 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julie V2 contributionsThank you miss Li. Your help on how to get to places was brilliant. Very friendly. Communication was great. Definitely recommend. JulieWritten March 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ClaireLouiseDerbyshire, UK322 contributionsQuite a large place. The temple buildings were lovely.
Cost 25CNY entrance.
After visiting a lot of temples on our 13 stops throughout China, whilst I did enjoy having a wander through, I did think other temples I had visited were better.Written November 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Amila PereraGampaha, Sri Lanka466 contributionsThe place is large and takes long walks to explore the vast area. The daily flag hoisting/down even is a crowd pleaser so be prepared with published times to witness it.Written April 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina70,553 contributionsBeihai Park, an ancient imperial garden from the 12th century, spans over 71 hectares. The park features numerous statues, buildings, and structures.Written March 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina70,553 contributionsJingshan Park is renowned for its artificial hill, constructed from soil excavated during the construction of the Forbidden City's palace moat. From the hilltops, you can enjoy great city views.Written March 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Leong Chee ShengSingapore, Singapore334 contributionsThis is a huge space dedicated to art scene in Beijing. It's very nice to explore and soak in the vibes.
Some down points for us (nothing too serious):
- shops there have different opening hours, some open after 2pm, some closed at 4pm etc so our visit at 12pm was awfully awkward as some places are not open
- there's not a lot of food options inside so make sure you have some food before coming over
- the area is quite far off the metro; I believe the nearest one is under construction, so it was quite a walk into the premise for us, and the cab out was stuck in heavy traffic for a whileWritten April 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - roamasSydney, Australia756 contributionsUncrowded late March (tail end of the low season)we saw no more than 40 people enroute. It was impressive though restored. The dam was still iced over adding to the picturesque charm. Apparently the wild sections are no longer accessible due to the death of an American diplomat and his family 3 years ago (this is what local told us).Written March 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maree RChristchurch, New Zealand1,185 contributionsWe had a fantastic day here. Clear blue skies enabled superb views of the wall as it stretches out into the mountains. We were both carrying injuries so didn't climb high but the views were still spectacular. The wall starts with a moderate climb which quickly becomes steep. There are shops inside the entrance offering drinks and souviners. It's a must do.Written March 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Beijing
- The top attractions to visit in Beijing are:
- Mutianyu Great Wall
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
- The Great Wall at Badaling
- Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
- The best outdoor activities in Beijing according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Mutianyu Great Wall
- Temple of Heaven
- ChinaTourNet
- Simatai Great Wall
- Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
- The best day trips from Beijing according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hike: Simatai West to Jinshanling
- Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour
- Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver
- Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing
- Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer
- The most popular things to do in Beijing with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Mutianyu Great Wall
- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- Temple of Heaven
- Catherine Lu Tours