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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dingzhou [2025]
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
48735 reviews
10
From JPY 8196
Based on 66 reviews
Universal Beijing Resort and Sorrounding | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4000 688 688
Address: Universal Beijing Resort, Tongzhou District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Summer Water Party
The world's fifth Universal Studios theme park
Saved by 8899 users43764 positive reviews
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It is really a top international theme tourist leisure resort. Although the price is top-notch, the service and facilities are also top-notch. If you play for 2 consecutive days, you can play all the projects. But if you only have 1 day, you really need strong time planning ability, because almost all projects have queues, and popular projects can take up to 2 hours. Be mentally prepared.
I liked the park. Only the long lines ruined the experience. I recommend visiting it, both adults and children will enjoy it!
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The Palace Museum
4.8
/5
184399 reviews
10
From JPY 1701
Based on 14,221 reviews
Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4009501925
Address: No. 4, Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Admire the flowers and plants in the Imperial Garden in Forbidden City
World Heritage Site
Saved by 10487 users118622 positive reviews
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Led by Mr. Zhu, a Beijing lawyer, our tour lasted over three hours. He offered a deep understanding of the Forbidden City's 600-year history, seamlessly integrating architectural details, cultural relics, and palace anecdotes. This guided tour was truly professional! He not only detailed the design and symbolic significance of the Hall of Supreme Harmony but also shared hidden details about the artifacts in the Treasure House, including the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Preserving Harmony, the Back Garden, the Zhongcui Palace, and the Chuxiu Palace. The itinerary was well-planned, avoiding peak traffic along the central axis, and the pace of the explanation was balanced. The detailed introduction to the historical allusions of the Zhongcui Palace was particularly appreciated by the group.
Director Ji isn't just a reciting, emotionless guide. She incorporates her personal feelings and experiences of the Forbidden City into her explanations, allowing visitors to experience a certain humanistic spirit and broaden their aesthetic horizons.
In short: It's worth it, and I'll definitely come again!
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Badaling Great Wall
4.7
/5
53300 reviews
10
From JPY 820
Based on 11,093 reviews
Badaling Great Wall/Badaling Wildlife Park | >100 km from downtown
Address: Exit 58 of G6 Beijing-Lhasa Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Take a cable car to enjoy the fall scenery of The Great Wall
World Heritage Site
Saved by 7233 users38024 positive reviews
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The scenery is beautiful, sooo ...
This Forbidden City study tour was fantastic. I've visited several times before, but this time I brought my niece with me. To get a deeper understanding, I signed up for the tour. This time, Mr. Xu, a top scholar in Beijing, led the group. He was very insightful, knowledgeable, and humorous. I give him a thumbs up!
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
28229 reviews
8.9
From JPY 2459
Based on 991 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0352-7992622
Address: No. 1, Yungang Town, Yungang District, Datong City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Stroll through the grottoes and explore Forty Caves
59,000+ stone sculptures inside caves
Saved by 685 users21789 positive reviews
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Standing before the Yungang Grottoes, I was truly awestruck. Those thousand-year-old Buddha statues, some still vibrantly colored, still stand there. If possible, definitely book a guided tour! We only had a standard tour, which was a bit disappointing. We arrived late, so only the standard tour was available. What a shame.
Standing before the Yungang Grottoes, I was deeply moved... Millennia-old Buddha statues, some still vibrantly hued, others weathered yet still imbued with a profound weight. The neatly arranged smaller statues seemed to speak the secrets of an ancient faith. The main Buddha statues were solemn and majestic, as if piercing the clamor of the mundane world. Touching the stone walls felt like touching the texture of history, the ingenuity of the Northern Wei craftsmen. And if possible, absolutely request a guided tour. We arrived late, so we only had a standard guided tour, which was a shame.
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Prince Kung's Palace Museum
4.7
/5
29664 reviews
8.8
From JPY 820
Based on 430 reviews
Houhai Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 010-83288149
Address: No.14, Liuyin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Ginkgo trees and ancient buildings create an autumn scene
Over 30 different architectural complexes
Saved by 3131 users22212 positive reviews
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Xiucai said Jiang Shangyi took us to visit Prince Gong's Mansion. The guide was professional and professional. Prince Gong's Mansion is a must-see place when visiting Beijing. It is very popular here. Under the guidance of the guide, we visited all the open attractions. The experience was great! The service was great! Highly cost-effective! Highly recommended Xiucai
During my recent stay in Beijing, Xiucai said that Jiang Shangyi's tour guide's interpretation of Prince Gong's Mansion was the most worthwhile expense I made. It can be said that the Prince Gong Mansion was brought to life. You are not visiting a dull and simple tourist attraction, but you are immersing yourself in a piece of history. Visitors feel like the protagonists wandering in it. I feel that this is what interpretation is. Xiucai will be my first choice for future travel.
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Temple of Heaven
4.7
/5
19128 reviews
8.7
Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen | >100 km from downtown
Phone 13716920363
Address: No.1, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Stroll on Ginkgo Avenue's Golden Carpet
World Heritage Site
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The Temple of Heaven is much larger than I imagined. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is truly majestic and spectacular. You can't truly appreciate it without experiencing it firsthand. I highly recommend going if you haven't been!
It was definitely pollen season, but we didn't encounter any, which was fine.
The Temple of Heaven is always crowded, so be sure to go early, otherwise you'll be missing everyone.
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Baotu Spring
4.6
/5
48309 reviews
8.6
From JPY 820
Based on 888 reviews
Quancheng Plaza Commercial Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0531-86920680
Address: No. 1 Baotu Spring South Road, Lixia District, Jinan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Showcasing the life of the Song Dynasty female poet, Li Qingzhao
Saved by 260 users37206 positive reviews
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Baotu Spring is truly beautiful. The water is incredibly clear, like jelly, and it's so refreshing! The experience would be so much better if you visited during off-season. You only have time during the peak winter and summer vacations, so visiting during the off-season allows for a leisurely and quiet experience.
This scenic spot is truly worth visiting! The moment you enter, you're surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air. The trails are well-maintained, with clear signage along the way, so you never have to worry about getting lost. The scenery at the core attractions is absolutely stunning, with pictures of the picturesque mountains and clear waters that could easily be wallpapered. Even the children in my group were delighted.
The staff were also very friendly and patiently answered my questions. The rest areas and restrooms in the scenic area were very clean. After a long walk, it was wonderful to rest in the shade and enjoy the gentle breeze. The overall experience was fantastic, and I've already put it on my list for a future visit with friends.
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Summer Palace
4.7
/5
48464 reviews
8.6
From JPY 5491
Based on 15,093 reviews
Zhongguancun Area | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 19, Gongmeng Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Overlook autumn scenery from the Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)
World Cultural Heritage
Saved by 7266 users28149 positive reviews
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Beijing locals typically enter the park through the West Gate early in the morning, take a stroll or run, and exit the park by 9:00 AM. The West Causeway is relatively less crowded with tourists! Recommended: The "Plowing and Weaving Picture Scenic Area" on the West Causeway offers a breathtaking view of the three-dimensional beauty of the carvings, even through the glass windows. It's a great spot for summer lotus viewing. For those visiting from other places, after touring the West Causeway, we recommend taking a Kunming Lake cruise directly to the 17-Arch Bridge Pier. This saves time and allows you to explore the scenic spots along the East Causeway to the North Ruyi Gate. Enjoy the Huguang mountain scenery, the Bronze Bull, the Ten-Mile Art Gallery, and the Marble Boat. Those with more stamina can ascend the "Painting Tour" halfway up the mountain to the "Buddha Fragrance Pavilion." Then, descend the back hill to visit the "Harmonious Garden," and finally exit the park through the North Palace Gate.
The tour guide's explanation was detailed. You must ask for an explanation when visiting attractions in Beijing so that you can learn more about the historical stories behind them. The Summer Palace is very large, and taking a boat ride was very pleasant.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
12426 reviews
8.6
From JPY 1640
Based on 119 reviews
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4006088608
Address: In Jinci Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Growing Buddhist Relics Tower overlooking Jinci's panorama
Jinci's Three Treasures showcase ancient architectural charm
Saved by 126 users9371 positive reviews
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It's a must-see attraction, so there are a lot of people. Summer vacation is the peak season. There are still a lot of people at the entrance after 5 o'clock. The road is jammed. I went directly to the opposite side and took the bus. There was a surprise. We were going to see Rumeng Jinyang in the evening. The bus can go directly to the entrance of Jin Temple. There are few people and the bus is fast, which is beyond our expectations.
When you come to Shanxi, you must visit the Jin Temple. The heavy sense of history there cannot be compared with the so-called ancient cities today. Only by coming here can you feel the sedimentation of history and the traces of time.
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.5
/5
19738 reviews
8.6
From JPY 2520
Based on 1,380 reviews
Inside Pingyao Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0354-5690000
Address: No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Enjoy stunning sunset views from the city wall in the evening
World-class photography exhibition
Saved by 407 users12378 positive reviews
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Pingyao Ancient City's well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty appearance is breathtaking, with majestic city walls and quaint streets. As the birthplace of Shanxi merchants, it boasts a wealth of historical relics, including banknote exchanges and escort agencies, showcasing ancient Chinese finance and market culture. This rich historical heritage makes it a highly recommended visit.
You absolutely have to buy a pass, otherwise what's the point of visiting? Even with a pass, you wouldn't be able to see everything in two days. My favorite part is the Ma Family Courtyard. The county government office is huge, and you can see the prison, something ordinary people couldn't see before. Exit the South Gate before 8 p.m. and wait for the light show.
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