Top Culture Spots in North China

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The Great Wall of China rating icon 9.7

The Great Wall Museum of China, Badaling Road, Chadao, Yanqing District, China copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 6 of 263
Popularity in Category: 70 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 755 of 28980
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Trekking & Hiking
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Mutianyu Great Wall of China Tower 20 rating icon 9.1

CHX3+7G6, Huairou District, Beijing, China, 101406 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 15 of 263
Popularity in Category: 183 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 2052 of 28980
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Forbidden City rating icon 9

Forbidden City, Gugong Ximen Wai, Donghuamen, 首都功能核心区, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100010, China copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 19 of 263
Popularity in Category: 198 of 1942
Popularity Worldwide: 2487 of 28980
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Art Galleries
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Juyong Pass rating icon 8

73Q7+WH2 Juyong Pass, Chang Ping Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 102202 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 33 of 263
Popularity in Category: 515 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 5721 of 28980
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Badaling rating icon 7.7

Yanqing District, China, 102112 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 39 of 263
Popularity in Category: 566 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 6423 of 28980
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Summer Palace rating icon 7.2

Summer Palace, 19, 新建宫门路, Yanyuan, Haidian Town, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, China copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 48 of 263
Popularity in Category: 681 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 7946 of 28980
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David February 25, 2025

Plan to spend at least half a day there. There's so much to see, and if you rush through it, you'll miss out on the little hidden gems around the area.

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Dorothy January 10, 2025

Consider bringing your own snacks and water! Food options inside can be pricey and not very exciting. Having a picnic by the Kunming Lake is a great idea!

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Mark October 26, 2024

I think the best time to experience the Summer Palace is in spring or autumn. The flowers in bloom or the fall colors really make a difference in the atmosphere.

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Lama Temple rating icon 6.6

12 Yong He Gong Da Jie, 国子监 Dong Cheng Qu, China, 100007 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 59 of 263
Popularity in Category: 840 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 9688 of 28980
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Tiananmen Square rating icon 5.9

前门 Dongcheng, China, 100051 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 71 of 263
Popularity in Category: 1026 of 2520
Popularity Worldwide: 11889 of 28980
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Ryan January 28, 2025

I recommend visiting early, around 7 AM, to beat the crowds. It's so much nicer to stroll and take photos without so many people around. Plus, the morning light is perfect for pics!

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George November 25, 2024

If you want to save time, skip the line for the mausoleum on a weekend! I waited over an hour. If you can, go on a weekday for a smoother experience.

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National Museum of China rating icon 4.7

National Museum of China, 16, East Chang'an Street, Donghuamen, 首都功能核心区, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100006, China copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 87 of 263
Popularity in Category: 1048 of 1942
Popularity Worldwide: 15564 of 28980
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Edward November 13, 2024

I recommend visiting on a weekday around 2 PM. The crowds were much smaller and I could really take my time exploring the exhibits without feeling rushed.

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Nathan October 19, 2024

Check out the special exhibitions; they're usually less crowded and often really fascinating! My favorite one had some amazing artifacts that aren't in the permanent collection.

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The Legend of Kung Fu Show rating icon 4

44 Xing Fu Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100062 copy icon
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Popularity in Country: 95 of 263
Popularity in Category: 36 of 51
Popularity Worldwide: 17656 of 28980
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Martial Arts
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David December 24, 2024

Check out the seating options. I found that sitting in the middle section gave a great view without being too close to the stage. I wish I'd known that during booking!

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Daniel November 28, 2024

I suggest skipping the overpriced merchandise after the show. Instead, I took a pic with the performers outside and that was a much better memory without spending a ton.

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