Time Off

Beijing's parks are a particularly enchanting and often underated element of the city. Early in the morning they are frequented by locals who use them to practise tai qi (t'ai chi) and by old men who meet to chat.

Beijing Attractions

Great Wall of China - Badaling Section
The 'North Pass' of the Juyongguan Pass, near Beijing
Tel: +86 10 6912 1423

Forbidden City
Changan Street, across the street from Tiananmen Square, under the big painting of Mao Zedong
Tel: +86 10 6513 1892

Blue Zoo Beijing
1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Tel: +86 10 6591 3397 | Fax: +86 10 6593 5262

Tiananmen Square
Located in the centre of the city, at the front gate to the Forbidden City

Yiheyuan (Summer Palace)
Yiheyuan Street, Haidian District, Beijing
Tel: +86 10 6288 1077

Tiantan (Temple of Heaven)
Tiantan Road and Chongwenmenwai Street, Chongwen District, Beijing
Tel: +86 10 6702 8866

Former Residence of Soong Qing Ling
46 Houhaibeiyan, Xicheng District, Beijing
Tel: +86 10 6404 4205

Museum of Chinese History
Located just off the north-east corner of Tiananmen Square, Beijing
Tel: +86 10 6512 8986