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People's Republic of China

Things to do in Beijing

Beijing (北京 Běijīng) is China's capital and its second-largest city after Shanghai, with a population of around 22 million. With a rich history as the capital of Imperial China for much of its past, Beijing became the political and cultural heart of the People's Republic of China following the Chinese revolutions.

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  1. Temple of Heaven

    Temple of Heaven

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    Photo: Shujianyang · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  2. Tsinghua University

    Tsinghua University

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    Photo: User:Yaoleilei · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  3. National Stadium

    National Stadium

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  4. Read about China at the National Library

    Read about China at the National Library

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  5. Ming Dynasty Imperial tombs

    Ming Dynasty Imperial tombs

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    Photo: Charlie fong · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  6. National Museum of China

    National Museum of China

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    Photo: Shujianyang · CC0 · source

  7. Great Hall of the People

    Great Hall of the People

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    Photo: Zheng Zhou · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  8. Tian'anmen Gate

    Tian'anmen Gate

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    Photo: Charlie fong 冯成 · Public domain · source

  9. National Aquatics Center

    National Aquatics Center

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    Photo: Jmex60 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  10. Zhongnanhai

    Zhongnanhai

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    Photo: 維基小霸王 (Wiki Little Overlord) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  11. China Central Television (CCTV) Headquarters

    China Central Television (CCTV) Headquarters

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    Photo: HoweyYuan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  12. Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

    Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

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    Photo: Georgio · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  13. Niujie (Niu Street) Mosque

    Niujie (Niu Street) Mosque

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    Photo: User:Vmenkov · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  14. Beijing Workers’ Stadium

    Beijing Workers’ Stadium

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    Photo: Jason Walsh from Seattle · CC BY 2.0 · source

  15. National Indoor Stadium

    National Indoor Stadium

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    Photo: Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · source

  16. Beihai Park

    Beihai Park

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    Photo: EditQ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  17. Beijing Zoo and Aquarium

    Beijing Zoo and Aquarium

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  18. CITIC Tower (China Zun)

    CITIC Tower (China Zun)

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    Photo: Milkomède · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  19. World Trade Center Tower III

    World Trade Center Tower III

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    Photo: Ian Holton from Beijing, China · CC BY 2.0 · source

  20. Lugou Bridge

    Lugou Bridge

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    Photo: Taken by Fanghong · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  21. Monument to the People's Heroes

    Monument to the People's Heroes

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    Photo: Yaoleilei · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  22. Yonghe Temple

    Yonghe Temple

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    Photo: Shakti · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  23. Central TV Tower

    Central TV Tower

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  24. Zhengyangmen

    Zhengyangmen

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    Photo: Eunice winG from Malaysia · CC BY 2.0 · source

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  1. Capital Museum

    Capital Museum

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    Photo: PENG Yanan ( Neo-Jay / 鸟甲 ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  2. Imperial Ancestral Temple

    Imperial Ancestral Temple

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    Photo: Legolas1024 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  3. Olympic Green Tennis Center

    Olympic Green Tennis Center

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  4. National Art Museum of China

    National Art Museum of China

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  5. Ancient Observatory

    Ancient Observatory

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    Photo: User:Vmenkov · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  6. Confucius Temple

    Confucius Temple

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    Photo: LuxTonnerre · CC BY 2.0 · source

  7. Drum and Bell Towers

    Drum and Bell Towers

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    Photo: Zaptel · CC BY 2.0 · source

  8. Fragrant Hills

    Fragrant Hills

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    Photo: zengsx · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  9. Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution

    Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution

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    Photo: Tyg728 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  10. Deshengmen

    Deshengmen

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    Photo: Charlie fong · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  11. Prince Gong's Mansion and Garden

    Prince Gong's Mansion and Garden

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    Photo: User zh:User:用心阁 on zh.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  12. Zhongshan Park

    Zhongshan Park

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    Photo: ScareCriterion12 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  13. Central Conservatory of Music

    Central Conservatory of Music

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  14. Geological Museum of China

    Geological Museum of China

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    Photo: Dquai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  15. Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

    Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery

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    Photo: Rolfmueller · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  16. Badachu

    Badachu

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  17. Chaoyang Park

    Chaoyang Park

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    Photo: TurnOnTheNight · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  18. Lakes of Shichahai

    Lakes of Shichahai

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    Photo: Cygnus78 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  19. China National Botanical Garden

    China National Botanical Garden

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    Photo: Daderot · Public domain · source

  20. Imperial Academy

    Imperial Academy

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    Photo: The original uploader was Smartneddy at Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  21. Beijing Science Center

    Beijing Science Center

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  22. Wanping Fortress

    Wanping Fortress

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    Photo: H2v5o68z · CC0 · source

  23. Wanshou Temple

    Wanshou Temple

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    Photo: Shizhao · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  24. Paleozoological Museum of China

    Paleozoological Museum of China

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    Photo: Shizhao · CC BY 3.0 · source

  25. Beijing Planetarium

    Beijing Planetarium

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  26. Legation Quarter

    Legation Quarter

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    Photo: Unknown author Unknown author · Public domain · source

  27. Longtan Park

    Longtan Park

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    Photo: Ivan Walsh · CC BY 2.0 · source

  28. Fahai Temple

    Fahai Temple

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    Photo: Dirrival · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  29. Happy Valley Amusement Park

    Happy Valley Amusement Park

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    Photo: Jeremy Thompson · CC BY 2.0 · source

  30. Temple of Agriculture

    Temple of Agriculture

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    Photo: Peiyu Liu · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  31. Tongjiao Temple

    Tongjiao Temple

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    Photo: HMGiovanniV · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  32. Cheng'en Temple

    Cheng'en Temple

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    Photo: Dirrival · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  33. Olympic Sports Center Stadium

    Olympic Sports Center Stadium

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    Photo: Doma-w ( talk ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  34. Longquan Monastery

    Longquan Monastery

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  35. Ming Dynasty City Wall Site Park

    Ming Dynasty City Wall Site Park

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  36. Yuyuantan Park

    Yuyuantan Park

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    Photo: Wpcpey · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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