If your Beijing itinerary only includes the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, you might be missing a place equally captivating and closer to the historical and modern pulse of the city—Beijing Ditan Park. Ditan Park feels completely different from most other attractions in Beijing. It doesn’t rely on iconic architecture to…
> Last Updated: July 2026 Recently, news of the U.S. President’s visit to the Temple of Heaven made headlines around the world. The image of the two leaders shaking hands in front of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests has once again brought this 600-year-old ancient structure into the…
The Prince Gong’s Mansion is quite different from large imperial palaces like the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It is not a grand imperial palace, but a fully preserved residence of the Qing Dynasty’s highest-ranking nobility, offering a close-up look at the true lifestyle of Qing princes and nobles….
Every year during the Spring Festival, thousands of people flock to Yonghe Temple in Beijing to pray for peace, health, and good fortune in the new year. If you plan to visit Yonghe Temple to offer prayers during the 2026 Spring Festival, choosing the right time and preparing in advance…
This guide introduces Yandaixiejie, a charming ancient alley beside Beijing’s Shichahai. Though only 232 meters long, it boasts over 700 years of history.
Shichahai is one of Beijing’s most vibrant and picturesque neighborhoods, renowned for its lakes, hutongs, and nightlife. If you’re wondering whether Shichahai is worth visiting or what there is to do there, this guide will help you plan your trip from start to finish.
Beihai Park is one of Beijing’s oldest and most elegant imperial gardens. With over 900 years of history, it served as the royal garden for five dynasties: Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Unlike the bustling Forbidden City, Beihai Park offers a tranquil atmosphere where you can row across its…
This guide introduces one of Beijing’s most unique parks—Beijing Jingshan Park.
The Old Summer Palace is one of Beijing’s most historically significant attractions, but the experience here is completely different from that of other famous gardens. This is not a fully restored palace complex, but rather a historical site that has survived to the present day. Many visitors wonder: Is the…
