Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Beijing, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Amusement Centres
Located near the Bajiao subway station, this park has more than 60 rides, including a big wheel, rollercoaster and paintball area. It is surrounded by elegant scenery and eclectic... read more
Aquariums & Marine Centres
Aquariums
While Beijing’s zoo (p.189) may be prehistoric when it comes to animal treatment and conditions, the city’s two aquariums are thankfully more modern. Built in the last decade,... read more
Art Galleries
Since it opened in 2005, Marella Gallery has brought a slice of European standards to China. This small Italian gallery focuses on promoting Chinese talent by offering up-and-coming... read more
Heritage Sites
The ‘Gate of Heavenly Peace’ has been an icon since Mao stood on it to announce the formation of the PRC on October 1, 1949. It has continued to function as a platform from where... read more
Historic Houses
Ever since the capital was moved to Beijing in the 15th century, many of China’s most important and influential individuals have made the city their home. While the poor struggled to... read more
Museums
Located in the ancient walled town of Wanping, the Anti-Japanese Memorial Hall is precisely what the name implies. Built next to the Marco Polo Bridge (p.180), it focuses on some of the... read more
Religious Sites
The former residence of Emperor Prince Yongzheng, Yonghegong is Beijing’s grandest temple and is filled with tourists all year round. It is, however, still possible to see monks and... read more
Water Parks
Tuanjiehu Park offers a compromise for those who want the delights of a beach without leaving the city. Its man-made beach, complete with wave machine, brings the seaside experience to... read more
Zoos, Wildlife Parks & Open Farms
The main attractions are the pandas and, befitting their status as a national symbol, they are well treated. The other animals, however, are not. Cages are barren, small and depressing.... read more
