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    Jiankou Great Wall

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 箭扣长城 (Jiànkòu Chángchéng) Location and Address Huairou District, Beijing, China Opening Time/Hours 24/7 (Not officially open to tourists, no set opening hours) Entrance Fee No official entrance fee How to Get There From Beijing: By Bus: Take bus 916 from Dongzhimen to Huairou, then take a local bus to Xizhazi Village By Car: About 2 hours drive from Beijing city center By Taxi: Available but expensive, around CNY 400-500 one way (No direct metro service available) Best Time for Visit Spring (April to May) and Autumn (September to October) for comfortable weather and beautiful…

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    Lama Temple

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 雍和宫 (Yōnghégōng) Location and Address 12 Yonghegong Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China Opening Time/Hours 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (April to October) 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (November to March) Entrance Fee 25 CNY How to Get There By Metro: Line 2 or Line 5 to Yonghegong Lama Temple Station, Exit C By Bus: Take bus 13, 116, 117, or 684 to Yonghegong Station By Taxi: Tell the driver “Yonghegong” or show the Chinese characters 雍和宫 Best Time for Visit Spring (April-May) or Autumn (September-October) for pleasant weather Contact Info Tel: +86 10 8419…

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    Drum Tower

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 鼓楼 (Gǔlóu) Location and Address Gulou West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China Opening Time/Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) Entrance Fee 30 CNY (Combined ticket with Bell Tower: 40 CNY) How to Get There By Metro: Take Line 2 or Line 8 to Gulou Dajie Station, Exit B By Bus: Take bus 5, 60, 107, or 124 to Gulou Station By Taxi: Ask for “Gǔlóu” or “Drum Tower” Best Time for Visit Spring (April-May) or Autumn (September-October) for pleasant weather Contact Info Tel: +86 10 6401 2674 Overview The…

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    Beijing National Aquatics Center

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 国家游泳中心 (Guójiā Yóuyǒng Zhōngxīn) Location and Address 11 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China Opening Hours 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily Entrance Fee Adults: 30 CNY; Children (under 1.2m): 15 CNY How to Get There By Metro: Take Line 8 to Olympic Green Station, Exit B By Bus: Take bus lines 82, 538, or 638 to Olympic Park Station By Taxi: Ask to be taken to “Water Cube” (水立方) in Olympic Park Best Time for Visit Spring (April to May) and Autumn (September to October) for pleasant weather and fewer crowds Contact…

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    Hutong

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 胡同 (Hútòng) Location and Address Various locations in Beijing, primarily in the old city areas Opening Hours 24 hours (as they are public streets) Entrance Fee Free How to Get There By Metro: Various stations near hutong areas, e.g., Nanluoguxiang (Line 6, 8) By Bus: Multiple routes available depending on specific hutong By Taxi: Ask for specific hutong name or nearby landmark Best Time for Visit Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October) for comfortable weather Contact Info N/A (Public streets) Overview Hutongs are narrow alleys or streets commonly found in Beijing, China. These historic lanes,…

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    Shichahai

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 什刹海 (Shíchàhǎi) Location and Address Xicheng District, Beijing, China Opening Hours Open 24 hours (individual attractions may have specific hours) Entrance Fee Free to enter the area (some individual attractions may charge fees) How to Get There By Metro: Line 6 or Line 8 to Shichahai Station By Bus: Take bus 5, 60, 107, or 204 to Drum Tower stop By Taxi: Tell the driver “Shichahai” or show the Chinese characters 什刹海 Best Time for Visit Spring and Autumn for pleasant weather; Evening for vibrant nightlife Contact Info Tel: +86 10 6404 4089 (Shichahai…

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    Houhai

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 后海 (Hòuhǎi) Location and Address Xicheng District, Beijing, China Opening Hours 24/7 (Individual establishments have their own hours) Entrance Fee Free to enter the area How to Get There By Metro: Line 6 or Line 8 to Beihai North Station, then walk about 1km By Bus: Take bus 5, 60, 107 to Drum Tower stop By Taxi: Tell the driver “Houhai” or show the Chinese characters 后海 Best Time for Visit Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October) for pleasant weather; Evening for nightlife Contact Info Beijing Tourism Hotline: +86 10 6513 0828 Overview Houhai is…

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    Commune By The Great Wall

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 长城脚下的公社 (Chángchéng jiǎoxià de gōngshè) Location and Address The Great Wall Exit, No.1 Badaling Highway, Yanqing District, Beijing, China Opening Time/Hours Open 24 hours (hotel and resort) Entrance Fee Not applicable (hotel rates vary) How to Get There By Metro: Not directly accessible By Bus: Take bus 919 from Deshengmen to Shuiguan Great Wall Station By Taxi: About 1.5-hour drive from Beijing city center Best Time for Visit Spring (April to May) or Autumn (September to October) for pleasant weather and beautiful scenery Contact Info Phone: +86 10 8118 1888 Email: [email protected] Overview Commune…

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    Confucian Temple

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 孔庙 (Kǒng Miào) Location and Address No. 28 Guozijian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China Opening Time/Hours 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (April to October) 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (November to March) Closed on Mondays Entrance Fee 30 CNY for adults 15 CNY for students with valid ID How to Get There By Metro: Line 2 or Line 5 to Yonghegong Station, Exit A By Bus: Take bus 13, 116, 117, or 684 to Guozijian Street By Taxi: Tell the driver “Kǒng Miào” or show the Chinese characters 孔庙 Best Time for Visit Spring…

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    Ming Tombs

    Visiting Information Information Details Chinese Name 明十三陵 (Míng Shísān Líng) Location and Address Changping District, Beijing, China Opening Time/Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (April to October) 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (November to March) Entrance Fee Combo ticket: 130 CNY (April to October), 110 CNY (November to March) Individual tomb tickets vary from 30-60 CNY How to Get There By Metro: Line 5 to Tiantongyuan North, then take bus 867 By Bus: Take bus 872 or 314 from Deshengmen By Taxi: About 1-hour drive from central Beijing Best Time for Visit Spring (April to May) and Autumn (September to…