Chinese parks are one of the most wonderful and wonderful wonders of the Middle Kingdom. Places of strength and tranquility. Whimsical tiled paths wind through, willows bend along the shores of silt and duckweed lakes, in which lotuses bloom and bright goldfish swim - paintings from Chinese painting that you've only seen in albums before. There are carved bridges and stone lions across the connecting lakes and rivers, and shady, cozy gazebos on the hills ..
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However, the Chinese park is nothing without its inhabitants. - amazing and unique in its kind. Life is boiling, but very harmonious: they let kites in the gazebos, play shuttlecock on the lawns, do various practices on the lawns among the trees, dance tango or dance with swords and fans in the evening.
So, Beijing parks. All points can be found in marked
The map shows that there are a lot of green areas in the city, and all of them are actually quite pleasant, but some - especially, we will tell about them.
BEIHAI PARK
Beihai 北海 Imperial Park, which has been closed to outsiders for over a thousand years. With a huge picturesque lake and a white stupa, also called "dagoba", built in honor of one of the Tibetan lamas, many pavilions, temples and paths, and even the former capital of the Mongol Emperor Kublai. More details about this park are written in the old town.
- How to get there: by taxi, showing the hieroglyphs 北海 公园, or on the 6th metro line to the stop of the same name.
- Also on any bus that has the characters 北海, 北海 公园, or 北海 北 门 “Beihai beymen” in the list of stops.
- Issue price: 10-20 元, depending on the season.
BY THE WALLS OF THE FORBIDDEN CITY
Magical place. It is quite central, but little known among tourists. This is an inner alley that runs between the walls and the moat around the former imperial palace "Gugun", the so-called "Forbidden City". Admission is free and it is especially good to walk or cycle here on warm quiet evenings. It’s hard to believe that you can retire like this with the ancient heart of a twenty million metropolis.
- How to get there: You can enter from the west or east, where there are channel crossings, see here.
- Price issue: free
"COAL HILL" JINGSHAN PARK
Park Jingshan 景山, on the hill of which, from the highest pavilion, one side offers a beautiful view of the Forbidden City "Gugong", and on the other - of the Beihai Park and the white stupa.
- How to get there: by taxi to 金山 公园, by metro
- Issue price: entrance costs 5-10 元, depending on the season, you can enter from the western entrance, opposite Beihai. or from the east, towards the art museum. For a better orientation, see the same map and daytime route through the old center.
团结湖
"COMMUNICATING LAKE PARK" TUANTSZEHU
A cozy and picturesque city park, while absolutely not a tourist one. Located just south of the metro station of the same name. During the day they ride boats on the reported lakes, play cards in gazebos, sing, do stretching on simulators. In the evening, they dance traditional dances with fans, disco and tango, men clapping in the dark with iron chains-whips - another sport. If you want to feel the atmosphere, you can take a drawing or a book with you, make tea in the gazebo.
- How to get there: Take Metro Line 10 to Tuanjiehu 团结湖 Station, Southeast Exit C, left and left, to the left of the footbridge, left. Tuanjiehu.
- Issue price: free, closes at half past nine in the evening
"TEMPLE OF THE SUN" PARK ZHITAN / RITAN
One of four parks with altars for sacrifice (in the past, naturally): Tiantan Temple of Heaven, Ditan Earth Temple, Ritan Sun Temple and Yuetan Moon Temple. The Temple of Heaven is the most famous of all, Ditan is not at all interesting, and the last, to be honest, we have never been. Ritan is the coziest of them all.
By the way, who cares - in the warm season there is a climbing wall in the park, slippers and harness can be taken on the spot, Chinese workers provide insurance, some of them speak English.
- How to get there: by taxi, or on the sixth metro line to the Dongdaqiao 东 大桥 stop, 500 meters down the Dondaqiao road and the same amount to the right on Ritan bei lu. The entrance to the park is the gate on the left side of the street.
- Price issue: admission is free, it closes at the beginning of the tenth.
龙潭公园
LONTAN PARK
A huge park in the southeast corner of the second ring. In addition to lakes, gazebos and other beauty not far from the eastern gate, to the left of the path, there is a small teahouse where you can order tea (bargaining is appropriate) and have a wonderful sitting overlooking the lake.
- How to get there: we went there on bicycles, but you can take a taxi or a bus. There is no metro nearby.
- Issue price: some conditional 5-10 元
国子监
Park behind the Temple of Confucius and the Imperial Academy
Friends who lived near this place told us that if you go through the main entrance to the front yard to the Temple of Comfucius, and then turn left, you will find yourself in a small adjacent garden of the Imperial Academy "Guozijian". Unlike the Temple of Confucius, there are almost no tourists there; in the middle of the courtyard there are centuries-old pines and turtles with stone steles on their backs. It turned out to be a very soulful subway.
via - How to get there: Metro line 2, stop Lama Temple 雍和宫 exit D, about five minutes to the right along Yonghegong street and right again to Guozijian street.
- Price issue: entrance to the territory of the Temple of Confucius = 30 元
These are our favorites. Naturally, in addition to those listed, there are still a lot of parks in Beijing, here are some of them:
- Yiheyuan Summer Palace Park 颐和园, end of the 4th line
- Yuanmingyuan Lake Park 圆明园, two stops to the Summer Palace
- Botanical Garden, I'm going further out of town
- Fragrant Hills 香山 “Fragrant Hills” in the same area
- Park Tiantan 天坛 公园 at the Temple of Heaven, south of the 5th metro line
- Chaoyang Park Chaoyang 潮阳 公园, new 14th subway line
This page provides a small guide to the main attractions in Beijing. Of course, here is only a small part of what can be seen in the city itself and its suburbs. I tried to list here the main, in my opinion, sights of Beijing, those places - temples and monasteries, museums, historical sites, streets, etc., which are worth visiting in the first place. Preference was given to those places that are easily accessible by public transport... Among the listed sights of Beijing, you will find both very popular tourist places and those that are known only to Beijing residents and those visitors who are in love with this city.
Next to the name of the sights of Beijing, their Chinese name is written in Russian. If, for example, you are taking a taxi, show the name and address to the taxi driver, he will take you to the right place. Where possible, I tried to indicate the address and the nearest metro station. But you may find it more convenient to travel by bus or taxi. Alternatively, you can order.
The division into sections is conditional, for example, a temple can have a museum, and a palace, in fact, be a huge park. Hopefully, my guide to Beijing attractions will give you an answer to your question of what to see in Beijing.
Beijing has been the capital of China since the 13th century. At the beginning of the 15th century, a huge construction of palaces and temples began here, many of which still exist today. Many palaces in Beijing are now given over to museums; beautiful gardens and parks are located on their territory.
A luxurious Buddhist monastery, originally the residence of the heir to the throne (hence the yellow tile roofs). Located next to the Temple of Confucius and the Imperial Academy, as well as the Altar of the Earth.
Address: 12 Yonghegong St, Dongcheng, Beijing. Yonghegong Subway Station 雍和宫 (Lama Temple, Line 2 and 5).
The monastery bears the title of "The First Temple under Heaven" and is one of the Three Patriarchal Courts of the Taoist School of Perfect Truth. On the territory there is a Taoist medical center, a wall with carvings of animals from a 12-year cycle and scenes from life. Not far from it is the Tianning Monastery (be guided by the pipe).
Address: 9 Baiyunguan St, Xicheng, Beijing. The nearest metro station is Muxidi 木樨 地 (line 1), then walk along or take a bus.
A Taoist temple rebuilt from the ruins; part of its territory is located folklore exhibition... Interesting statues of the deities of the Taoist pantheon. The Oceanarium is located relatively close to the Workers' Stadium.
Address: 141 Chaoyangmen Outer St, Chaoyang, Beijing The nearest metro station is Chaoyangmen 朝阳 门 (Line 2.6) or Dongdaqiao 东 大桥 (Line 6).
Niujie Street Mosque 牛街 礼拜寺
The oldest mosque in Beijing, built in 996, was subsequently reconstructed and renovated several times. Muslims have long lived in and around Niujie Street ( hui回). Not far from it is the Fayuan Buddhist monastery.
Address: 18 Niujie zhonglu, Xicheng, Beijing. The nearest subway station is Guang'anmen Inner 广安门 内 (line 7).
Monastery of the Reclining Buddha 卧佛寺
An ancient monastery in a picturesque corner of the Beijing Botanical Garden. If you are in the Botanical Garden, be sure to check out the monastery.
The address: 北京 植物园, 香山 南路, Haidian Qu, Beijing Shi. Directions: bus or taxi, then walk through the territory of Botsada.
Tianning monastery 天宁寺
It is famous for its 58-meter 13-tiered pagoda, built at the beginning of the 12th century during the Liao Dynasty, the base of which is decorated with carved bas-reliefs. Located near the Temple of White Clouds. If you are going to get to the monastery on foot, be guided by the high pipe, which spoils the view somewhat.
Address: 3 Tianningsi Front St, Xicheng, Beijing. Nearest subway station: Daguanying 达官 营 (line 7), then walk.
王府井天主堂
A neo-gothic Catholic temple on Wangfujing Street. If you're lucky, it will be open.
Address: 74 Wangfujing St, Dongcheng, Beijing. Subway: Wangfujing 王府井 (Line 1), Dengshikou 灯 市 口 (Line 5).
Fayuan Monastery (Dharma Source Monastery)法源寺
It was founded in 645 by Emperor Taizong and restored in the 15th century. On the territory - the Chinese Buddhist Academy. Located near the mosque on Niujie Street.
Address: 7 Fayuansi Front St, Xicheng, Beijing. Metro: Taoranting 陶然亭 (Line 4) or Caishikou 菜市 口 (Line 4.7).
White Pagoda Temple 白塔寺 bytes
Famous for its white pagoda, which is the same shape as the White Dagoba in Beihai Park, but 15 meters higher. Built in 1275 in the very center of Khanbalik, as Beijing was then called. Opposite - the temple of the Emperors of all dynasties. Very often closed, the white stupa can only be admired from afar.
Address: 171 Fuchengmen Inner St, Xicheng Qu, Beijing. Nearest metro station: Xisi 西 四 (line 4).
大钟寺 Big Bell Temple dachzhongs
Buddhist monastery, on the territory of which there is Big Bell Museum... An interesting collection of bells, there are even bells from Russia. Located nearby.
Address: 31 N 3rd Ring Rd W, Haidian, Beijing. The nearest metro station is Dazhongsi 大钟寺 (line 13).
Ancient streets south of qianmen gate... Old shops and stalls, interesting bronze statues of traditional Beijing people, delicious food. Popular tourist destination. An old tram runs along Qianmen Street. Too bright, but worth a visit.
The nearest subway stations are Qianmen 前门 (Line 2) and Zhushikou 珠 市 口 (Line 7).
Hutongs of Beijing
In Beijing, in some areas of the city, traditional buildings have been preserved - narrow streets called hutongs and siheyuan houses. Here you can fully experience the spirit of old Beijing, see real life Chinese. Read about some hutongs and houses in the articles:
Beijing Universities
There are many universities in Beijing, many of which are among the world's leading universities. Some of them were founded more than a century ago. Ancient buildings in the classical Chinese style have been preserved on their territory. Even if you graduated from a university long ago or have never been a student at all, it is worth taking a walk around their territory at least for the sake of interesting sights and beautiful views.
Peking University 北京大学, 北大
One of the oldest in China, founded in 1898. It is worth visiting at least for the sake of beautiful buildings, well-groomed territory. The ruins of buildings and the canal system of the Old Summer Palace have been preserved. There is also a 13-storey Boyata pagoda built in 1924. One of the G9 universities in China.
Address: 5 Yiheyuan Rd, Haidian, Beijing. The nearest metro station is East Gate of Peking University 北京大学 东门 (line 4).
Tsinghua University 清华大学
Located east of Peking University and also includes part of the former Old Summer Palace. Founded in 1911. One of the G9 universities in China.
Address: 30 Shuangqing Rd, Haidian, Beijing. The nearest subway station is Qinghua East Road West Crossing 清华 东路 西 口 (Line 15).
The great Wall of China
Steeper climbs, more difficult to reach by public transport. Therefore, there are fewer people.
Hotels in Beijing
Beijing hotels can be booked on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
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If you do not want to buy air tickets yourself, book a hotel, worry about a transfer from the airport to the hotel, you can buy.
Excursions in Beijing
It is easy to get around Beijing by public transport and taxi. However, sometimes it is worth going on an excursion: this will free you from the need to independently get to your destination, buy tickets and find out routes.
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Historical monuments
The great Wall of China- the only human creation that can be clearly seen from the moon - the symbol of the Chinese nation. Its construction began in 210 BC. and continued until the end of the Ming dynasty (17th century). The length of the Great Wall of China is over 6,000 km. This is exactly how much, according to legend, the mythical winged horse of the first Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang rode in one day. Where the hooves touched the ground, watchtowers... In fact, the distance between the towers is strictly measured - two arrow flights so that any part of the wall could be shot through by the defenders. Badalin. Most foreign tourists visit this section of the wall, 70 km from Beijing. The height of the wall here is 8 m, the width at the top is 6 m. The wall stretches for several hundred meters, after which the unrestored sections begin. For convenience, there is a funicular, the ticket for which is paid separately. You can get there by express train to the Qinlunqiao stop or by tourist buses from the south side of Tiananmen Square at 7-30 - 8.00, from the car park in front of Beijing Railway Station (west side), from the car park at the Workers' Stadium, next to the Beijin Asia Hotel. Mutianyu. 90 km from Beijing. A restored section of the wall, which can be reached by minibus from Qiaoyuan Hotel, some tour buses from Tiananmen Square, from the main station and the Workers' Stadium.
Tiananmen Square- the largest square in the world, located in the heart of Beijing, its area is 4 hectares. Every day at dawn and at dusk, a ceremony of raising and lowering the national flag is held on the square. Decorated with flowers and lanterns on holidays. In the evening, a large number of residents of the capital and tourists gather on the square, admiring the square, decorated with lights. Young people fly kites, postcards and small souvenirs are offered everywhere.
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong- located in Tiananmen Square, opened on September 9, 1977 on the first anniversary of Mao's death. The building is surrounded by 44 granite columns, and 30 flagpoles are erected on the western and eastern sides of the building, symbolizing thirty provinces and autonomous regions of China. In the first hall there is a marble monument to Mao, in the central hall, in a crystal coffin, is the chairman's embalmed body.
Gugong Imperial Palace (Forbidden City)- The former residence of the Chinese emperor is the main attraction of Beijing, 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties lived here. The last emperor left the palace in 1925. It is located in the northern part of Tiananmen Square. In the plan, the palace is a rectangle measuring 760 by 960 m, surrounded by a 52 m wide moat and a 10 m high wall. The Forbidden City is a whole complex of various structures, pavilions, bridges, the emperor's dwelling, gardens, gazebos, swimming pools.
Thirteen tombs. There are 13 tombs of the Ming dynasty emperors located 50 km from Beijing. Each tomb is surrounded by a fortress wall with a gate, behind which there is a burial mound with a tower. And deep underground there is the so-called "underground palace", where, in fact, there are sarcophagi with the emperor and his neighbors. A visit to such a palace is of interest to tourists. Also here is the famous Alley of Spirits - huge statues of people and animals that guard the tombs.
Parks and natural landscapes
Beihai park located in the center of Beijing, an area of 68 hectares. It was the imperial park during the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. More than half of the park's territory is occupied by a large lake, in the center of which is Qiundao Island. A white pagoda rises above the island.
Yiheyuan Summer Imperial Palace located 25 km from Beijing, built for the Empress Tsi Xi. Now tourists are attracted by the magnificent park preserved at the palace. The walking area of the park includes mountains, two lakes, a gallery with a length of 728 m, where each span is decorated with magnificent paintings.
Jinshan Park (Mountain of Beautiful Scenery) located north of the Gugong Museum, now it is a favorite vacation spot for Beijing people. There is a large hill in the center of the park, on top of which there is an elegant gazebo. Hundreds of people, young and old, practice traditional Taijiquan gymnastics in this park.
Shangfangshan Mountain Is a natural park located 60 km southwest of Beijing, known for its magnificent landscapes. The park has 12 peaks and 9 caves. Tourists can climb the "heavenly staircase" to the top of the mountain, visit the Dushaisy temple, the pavilion - the repository of Buddhist sutras and other attractions.
Shidu Natural Park located in the southwest of Beijing at a distance of 90 km. The Jumahe River flows through the park, which originates in the Taihangshan Mountains. On its way, the river bends 10 times. Ferry docks are located on the bends of the river. To view the entire park, you need to pass all ten marinas. A giant stone, about 10 meters high, stands next to the 9th pier. The stone resembles Buddha in shape. On the eighth pier there is an attraction that invariably attracts the attention of tourists: Bangui Jumping - a free fall from a tower.
Xiangshan Park (Scented Mountains) The park is known for its exquisite landscapes. Located 28 km from Beijing. The highest point is the Zhufengshi stone, very much like an incense burner. Hence the name of these mountains - Scented Mountains. Most of all, the Fragrant Mountains attract the attention of tourists in autumn. Thousands and thousands of people come to admire the red leaves falling from the mountain trees. Many species of rare trees grow in the Fragrant Mountains.
Lake Yanqihu Is an artificial lake. In addition to the magnificent scenery, there is an aquatic amusement park. Among the attractions: a ride on the "dragon boat", sailing on a yacht, parachute surfing.
Longqingxia Gorge Longqingxia Gorge, located in Yanqing County, is one of the most beautiful places near Beijing. The gorge stretches for 7 km. A feature of the natural landscape is that tourists will see here both the graceful landscapes of southern China and the majestic pictures of the nature of northern China. This rare combination makes this gorge unique.
Museums
Museum wax figures emperors of the Ming dynasty is a historical museum, where scenes from the life of the emperors of Minsk are exhibited in the form of wax figures.
Nationalities Park Is one of the largest ethnographic museums in China. Life-size replicas are built in the park, reflecting the architectural features of various nationalities of China: Tibetans, Koreans, Miao, Bui, Dai, etc. Performances of folklore ensembles are held in the park.
Peace park- the largest theme park in China, which contains copies of 106 of the most famous monuments and landscapes of 30 countries of the world, including the Egyptian pyramids, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the Kremlin, etc. Peace Park is considered one of the most popular attractions in Beijing. All copies are made with maximum precision, but much smaller in size, which, however, does not prevent you from taking great pictures "for memory". The park was conceived specifically for the poor people of China who cannot afford to travel on long trips.
Art Gallery Is a very nice building in traditional Chinese style. On the ground floor there is an exhibition of traditional watercolors, on the second - a collection of hieroglyphs.
The military museum can also be considered historical. On the first floor there are equipment: tanks, missiles, small arms, and the most interesting thing is on the second. In the chic spacious halls, all military history China: dioramas, models, a military chronicle on a video monitor, a real partisan camp in a mountain cave, a lot of pictures.
Temple monuments
Sky Temple- the sacrificial altar of the emperor on the southern outskirts of Beijing, the largest temple building in China, covering an area of 27 hectares. The temple was built at the beginning of the 15th century, since then three times a year the emperor, who was considered the son of Heaven, made great sacrifices to the supreme deity. In exactly 1 hour 45 minutes. before dawn, the emperor ascended the altar of Heaven - a large balustrade of white carved marble, here he made sacrifices: animals and birds, grain, silk, gems, later - paper money, asking for harvest and welfare of his people.
Yonghegong Palace- the most famous and largest Lamaist monastery in Beijing. The palace covers an area of about 57 thousand square meters. m. From the entrance to the north there is a rather long alley known as the "Imperial Road", at the end of which there are several gates, from which deep into the monastery go one after another pavilions: Harmony and Peace, Eternal Happiness, the Wheel of Law.
Temple of Confucius was built in 1306, here the emperors of the last dynasties honored the creator of the fundamental teachings for all Chinese. The territory of the temple is 22 thousand square meters. m. surrounded by a brick wall. Outside the main gate is a cozy courtyard with rows of stone steles carved with the sayings of Confucius.
Other attractions
Central television tower- the second tallest tower in China (238 m) equipped with an observation deck offering a magnificent view of Beijing. There is also a good restaurant and a souvenir shop.
Beijing Aquarium- the longest "sea tunnel" in Asia. Standing on a moving path, you can observe the most exotic inhabitants of the World Ocean - from tiny tropical fish of amazing colors to insidious sharks. A visit to the aquarium will leave you an unforgettable experience.
Zoo is located next to the aquarium and it is quite appropriate for tourists with children to visit it at the same time. There is a rich collection of representatives of the animal world, and, of course, the famous panda, another symbol of China.
Underground city- a network of bomb shelters, which are now used for warehouses, shops, restaurants, etc. The Underground Sightseeing Tour shows tunnels 270m long at 15m underground. There are 12 restaurants in the underground city, about 100 hotels. Rooms are completely isolated from noise, dust and insects.
Amusement park located within the city limits is the usual amusement park for children: carousels and many other attractions where you can spend the whole day.
Country Disneyland was built recently and is a huge city, which will be interesting for both children and adults. This park really resembles the famous Disneyland with all kinds of attractions.
Aquapark makes up for the lack of the opportunity to go to the sea. A huge water feature with a great variety of steep slides, artificial waves and other water attractions offers relaxation for the whole family. For those who do not want to splash in the water, there is a sauna, gym, massage and other pleasant entertainment.
Entertainment
Peking Opera- this is "feelings conveyed by gestures", the theater of masks, a special unique mixture of theater, pantomime, acrobatics, circus and carnival action. The main paradox is that in the Peking opera they sing in falsetto, and the female roles are played by men. It originated, like the entire theater, from ancient street performances. It is from there that the set of attributes and the main characters originate. The most common: qing yu is a beautiful young girl, hua dan is a married woman, wu chen is a warrior or official, xiao chen is a young man, lao chen is a middle-aged man. Negative (Fu Jing) and positive (Zheng Jing) are distinguished by bright coloring of faces. Colors are of great importance, for example, gold and silver tones are inherent in monsters or immortals. The plots are quite simple: good old tales of love with an inevitable happy ending.
Peking Opera performances can be viewed at Liyuan Theater(inside the Qianmen Hotel), Jixian(not far from the Wangfujin pedestrian street, opposite the Taiwan Hotel), Metropolitan Theater(in the same area, south of the Sara Hotel), the largest opera hall in the city - Chinese Bolshoi Theater, north of the Shangri-La hotel.
Beijing circus- in their art, acrobats combined dance rhythms, gymnastic techniques, juggling and tricks with purely acrobatic stunts. The skill of Chinese gymnasts has been surprising audiences all over the world for over 30 years. For parents with children, a visit to the Beijing Circus will be an unforgettable experience.
Special objects of visit
By this name we mean a series of special establishments created by the government to promote the exclusive national product and replenishment of the city budget. All foreign tourists are brought here, where they can not only learn a lot of interesting things, but also make good purchases.
Tea house- a building in traditional Chinese style, where girls in cozy rooms national costumes talk about the Chinese tradition of tea drinking, offer to taste different types of tea, and then buy your favorite tea or tea set.
Silk house- in the first hall you will be told the history of silk, the technology of growing silkworms, and they will show you how silk thread is obtained. In the second hall you are offered to purchase natural silk fabrics, blankets, bed linen, bedspreads, then in a special hall you will be shown models of clothes. after which you can make purchases. The last room offers a large selection of clothes, scarves, bags, etc. made of natural silk, outfits in national style, Chinese robes.
Pearl House. Here, right in front of your eyes, they will open a shell with freshwater pearls, tell you about the process of pearl formation. The next room offers jewelry with natural river and sea pearls, as well as cosmetics based on crushed pearls.
Jade house... Here you are invited to get acquainted with natural jade products, as well as buy souvenirs and other products from this stone.
Tibetan Medicine Center offers a conversation with a Tibetan doctor, free heart rate diagnostics, and an introductory massage session. The doctor will give recommendations on the prevention and treatment of diseases, as well as offer miraculous remedies from natural materials.