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- QW TeoSingapore, Singapore138 contributionsHuge palace with impressive historic architecture. Although we visited during the off peak season near the end of winter, there were still plenty of tourist. As we had also visited the palace in Shenyang before, this palace in Beijing feels like a much bigger version.Written March 17, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sean H2 contributionsA great place to visit if you want to get a glimpse of some nature as well as Chinese buildings at the same time. Can easily spend four or even more hours depending on how much you want to take in the atmosphere.Written January 27, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- QW TeoSingapore, Singapore138 contributionsThe park surrounding the Temple of Heaven is pleasant and clean. It was a nice 15 to 20 mins stroll and you could visit both the temple and the echo wall. Remember to buy the combo ticket at the entrance foe better value.Written March 17, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- QW TeoSingapore, Singapore138 contributionsDecided to visit this section of the great wall even though it is supposedly the most crowded because of ease of transportation as we preferred to travel by ourselves instead of following a tour. We managed to book an afternoon high speed train from beijingxi station. The great wall was indeed impressive but requires good stamina to climb further in.Written March 17, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fire-tower3,533 contributionsWe managed to book reservations for the flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square at 6.27am so we have to leave the hotel at 5.50am to make our way there. The walk in -3 degrees in the wee hours on a Thursday December morning was not that far from our hotel, but subject to a few security checks (IDs and bags) along the way. The wait was long and the flag raising did not start until 7.25am, so we had waited for slightly more than an hour.
The contingent marched from building and across the road, where traffic was stopped a few minutes earlier. Once ready, the national anthem was played and the flag was raised, all within minutes. While there were a few foreigners, most were locals and many were elders who make the trip and wait to witness the ceremony. The patriotism is commendable. After the flag raiding ceremony, we proceeded to explore Tiananmen Square. Definitely an experience for those who visit Beijing but do note that online reservation is required.Written December 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - OJSydney, Australia17 contributionsWhat a great place to visit
I booked a ticket to watch Chinese opera and I was really surprised by the size of thos venue. It's huge, modern, very well organized with some great staff working around. Also the security guards inside the venue looked so amazingly weird 😁Written April 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jamie H-DPoole, UK2,302 contributionsA must visit location for anyone interested in history and know of the iconic scene with the citizen and the tank, standing here seems to put the scale in to perspective, if the eyes of the world weren’t watching it would have been very different. Make sure you have booked your ticket online, or have a guide do it, and take your passport, otherwise you’re not getting through anywhere. You can view all of the outer area but that’s about it.Written December 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lance GMetro Manila, Philippines14 contributionsThe mall is stunning in the evening because of the LED ceiling outside. It's great for taking pictures or even for just going for a stroll.
The mall itself has the usual shops and food options, as with many other malls in Beijing. It is on the bigger end of the spectrum of malls in the city, though, so you won't find yourself bored in this place. Most brands here are foreign/international (e.g. Muji, Zara, H&M, Victoria's Secret, Starbucks, etc. There are many local options for food together with a few international chains.Written April 25, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ltravel88United States121 contributionsWe went to the Water Cube during the day and didn’t get to see it lit up at night because of heavy rain. On the plus side of our day trip we got to go inside and was pleasantly surprised to find various items for sale, some cute, and some more for children. There was a shop selling official Olympic souvenirs where we bought many gifts to bring back home. There is one small stand that food but the hot items were sold out. Later walking towards the exit to get to the Bird’s Nest stadium we found a few more options for a quick bite. There was a small water park for young kids to enjoy too.Written July 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- elainej465Queensland, Australia397 contributionsWent here as part of one day tour (Chinatour.net) and it was really worth going. Displays testimony to the Ming dynasty history but need a guide to explain them. As part of your we had an English speaking guide who brought to life the exhibits. To hear the stories behind each artefact, the people and the woods enriched the experience.Written December 7, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PaulSiowPetaling Jaya, Malaysia2,695 contributionsProbably one of the more magnificent and majestic building in the Forbidden Palace. Great ancient Chinese architecture. Saw this in many Chinese films about ancient China and its emperors and warlords.Written March 4, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maxim BOttawa, Canada844 contributionsA beautiful estate with a great garden, full of Qing Dynasty history. Each of the rooms/pavilions has mini exhibitions and exhibits of the living quarters from the era. Busier in the afternoon than the morning because most tour groups tend to visit other attractions in the morning (e.g. Forbidden City or the Temple of Heaven).
Giving this place 4 stars only because I did not get a chance to experience the tour guide or the bathrooms because the original visit plan had to be changed.Written March 22, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CTMerebearBeijing, China101 contributionsGreat hike that was not too challenging. Most of the path was pretty safe. (Not too much climbing.) Walking poles are helpful.Written February 17, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LG_KaySingapore, Singapore7,506 contributionsThis is the only entrance to the Forbidden City. It has five towers appearing like a flying phoenix. You need to purchase a ticket to enter. I recommend you purchase the entrance ticket online at 3rd party website to avoid queuing. Amazingly, no physical ticket (QR code, ticket reference number etc) is issued. Just show your passport to scan through as the system can detect you have valid ticket.Written October 18, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aussie_BinturongQueensland, Australia369 contributionsThis is the most impressive feature in the Temple of Heaven - note there is not much seating in the immediate area. Definitely worth a look.Written October 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
