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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dingzhou [2025]
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The Palace Museum
4.8
/5
184888 reviews
10
From BHD 3.170
Based on 14,234 reviews
Tian'anmen Square and Wangfujing Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864009501925
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 11924 users116933 positive reviews
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Guide Chen was well-equipped to explain the architectural details and even contextualize the Ming and Qing dynasties, helping us understand the cultural significance of the Forbidden City. He also provided helpful information like the best photo spots and rest areas. The interactive nature of the lecture was strong, and through questions and analogies, he avoided dull explanations and enhanced the experience. Excellent.
The guide Chen mentioned by Xiucai is very good. The explanation is very detailed. Almost every scenic spot is explained clearly, and the historical background is also explained clearly. It is worth the money. I will recommend friends to support Ctrip Travel in the future.
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
50611 reviews
10
From BHD 26.300
Based on 67 reviews
Universal Beijing Resort and Sorrounding | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864000688688
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 10159 users45538 positive reviews
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My little one is a Harry Potter fan, and this trip to Universal Studios was a dream come true. We bought two-day tickets and tried all the rides on the first day and all the shows on the second day, including a second try on some of the rides we found particularly fun on the first day. I highly recommend Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Transformers: Spark of Fire. I highly recommend the Harry Potter and the Magic Castle light show at night; it's fine to just watch it from a distance or skip it altogether.
We arrived before 10:00 AM and were able to enter the park in about 20 minutes—very quick.
The joyful atmosphere was immediately apparent upon entering. We took it easy, choosing whichever attractions were least crowded. In total, we managed to do 10 attractions that day.
The Halloween haunted houses were fun, and Mansion 81 was the most frightening. It was just that the experience lasted a long time. The supposed ghosts were put on by the staff, so just don't be the first one to arrive.
The restaurants along the North Ring Road are really good. Several on Universal Boulevard are reasonably priced, and there's even KFC.
All in all, we had a fun day.
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Badaling Great Wall
4.7
/5
53954 reviews
10
From BHD 2.120
Based on 11,094 reviews
Badaling Great Wall/Badaling Wildlife Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864008180088
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 8033 users38310 positive reviews
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This was my second time here. Parking at the night show was very convenient; you could drive right up to the entrance and park nearby.
This time, I took the cable car to the highest point, the South Fourth Floor, then descended all the way to the intersection of the North and South Buildings, then climbed back up to the North Fourth Floor.
The scenery along the way was truly stunning. I recommend arriving at 5:30 PM to enjoy the sunset. The night view is captivating after the lights turn on at 6:30 PM.
Great Wall of China is indeed very magnificent. Had a good and tiring walk at Badaling. May come back again if I have the energy and vacation. Indeed awesome journey. Excellent.
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
29494 reviews
8.9
From BHD 6.340
Based on 995 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603527992666
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 733 users22909 positive reviews
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It is very worthwhile. The tour guide Zhang Weizhong explained in great detail. The Yungang Grottoes are currently severely weathered. The pictures taken 20 to 30 years ago are obviously different from those now. It is really a sight to behold!
Essential Notes on the Yungang Grottoes~
🌟Location: Located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, approximately 16 kilometers west of Datong City, the grottoes are carved into the mountainside, stretching approximately 1 kilometer from east to west.
🌟History: One of the largest ancient grotto complexes in China, it is considered one of the "Three Great Grottoes of China" along with the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang. It is also a world-renowned art treasure trove, and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001.
🌟Excavation Period: From the reign of Emperor Wencheng of the Northern Wei Dynasty (circa 460 AD) to the Zhengguang period of Emperor Xiaoming (circa 524 AD), a period of approximately 64 years.
🌟Existing Caves: 45 main caves, 252 large and small niches, and over 51,000 stone sculptures (some small Buddha statues have been severely weathered).
🌟Historical Background:
The excavation of the Yungang Grottoes is closely linked to the rise and fall of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The Northern Wei Dynasty was a regime established by the Tuoba tribe of the Xianbei people. After unifying the north, they established their capital in Pingcheng (present-day Datong). To consolidate their rule, the imperial family promoted Buddhism and made it the state religion.
🌟Artistic Characteristics and Periodization:
1. Early Period (460-465 AD): The Five Caves of Tan Yao (Caves 16-20), excavated under the guidance of the eminent monk Tan Yao, symbolize the five emperors of the early Northern Wei Dynasty and pioneered the practice of imperial cave sculpture.
The Buddha statues are majestic and towering, with round faces, prominent noses, deep eyes, broad shoulders and powerful bodies. They wear robes that either expose the right shoulder or cover the entire shoulder, embodying the virile spirit of the northern nomadic peoples.
2. Middle Period (465-494 AD): Caves 1-15, constructed during the heyday of the Northern Wei Dynasty, when the Sinicization reforms had already begun. The Buddha statues are meticulously carved and magnificent, featuring a wide variety of themes. They include not only Buddha images but also numerous reliefs depicting donors, musicians, and stories from the Buddha's past and future lives. The Buddha's clothing became loose and wide-sleeved, and his features became more delicate, embodying a Central Plains style. The murals and decorations of this period are extremely ornate.
3. Late Period (494-525 AD): The small and medium-sized caves west of Cave 20 were constructed after the Northern Wei Dynasty relocated its capital to Luoyang. Imperial construction ceased, and private cave construction flourished. The caves of this period became smaller in size, but the figures are slender and handsome, with long necks and narrow shoulders, gentle expressions, and flowing clothing. This reflects the aesthetic taste of the Southern Dynasties scholar-officials and laid the foundation for the later artistic style of the Longmen Grottoes.
🌟 Representative Caves:
Cave 20 (Open-air Buddha): The symbol of the Yungang Grottoes, its main statue of seated Sakyamuni stands 13.7 meters tall. Cave 5 (Big Buddha Cave): The seated Buddha in the center of the cave stands 17 meters tall, making it the tallest Buddha statue in the Yungang Grottoes.
Cave 6 (Sakyamuni Cave): The carvings depict the complete story of Sakyamuni from birth to enlightenment, with a strong narrative flow and a pinnacle of carving artistry.
Cave 12 (Music Cave): Dozens of lifelike carvings of instrumentalists are invaluable resources for the study of ancient Chinese music.
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Prince Kung's Palace Museum
4.7
/5
30327 reviews
8.8
From BHD 2.120
Based on 430 reviews
Houhai Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8601083288149
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 3494 users22708 positive reviews
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Guide Xiucai Shuo Jiang took us on a journey through Prince Gong's Mansion, recounting the stories of its successive owners. This place witnessed the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its heyday to its decline. Overall, it was a fantastic experience! Excellent service! Great value! Highly recommend Xiucai Shuo!
It was a very pleasant group tour experience. I originally thought that a three-day trip would be very rushed if it was completed in one day. I was surprised by the professionalism and patience of Guide Su. Guide Su has a wealth of professional knowledge and explains very patiently. Not only is his explanation detailed but it is also very vivid. He gave me a good history lesson and gave me a deeper understanding of this period of history. I also sympathize with and thank the driver, Master Cheng, for his protection along the way. We had a pleasant end to this trip. Finally, thank you again for your dedication to everyone.
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Temple of Heaven
4.7
/5
19214 reviews
8.6
Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8601067028866
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
Saved by 8401 users13454 positive reviews
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The Temple of Heaven, located on Beijing's central axis, is a place of prayer, boasting the best-preserved and most exquisite architecture of the Temples of Heaven, Earth, Sun, and Moon. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is a landmark of Beijing and even China. The park's vast expanse offers a breathtaking, quaint charm year-round, and its various buildings embody the pinnacle of ancient Chinese prayer. The park boasts verdant pines, cypresses, unusual rocks, and unique trees, while the magnificent illuminations of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are a true classic. The park offers affordable admission, with discounts for students and seniors. Located in the heart of the city, the park is easily accessible by subway and public transportation.
The Temple of Heaven is a complex of imperial religious Confucian buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest.It's "a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world's great civilizations..."It's a beautiful place.It's an excellent place for meditation as well.
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Baotu Spring
4.6
/5
49481 reviews
8.6
From BHD 2.120
Based on 889 reviews
Quancheng Plaza Commercial Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86053186920900
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 278 users38091 positive reviews
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I stayed in Jinan for four days and three nights to watch Jay Chou's concert, and also took the opportunity to see the famous Baotu Spring. It was very convenient to take a taxi to the ticket office and scan the code to buy tickets to enter the park. Baotu Spring is very beautiful, the water is green like jade, and the three springs gurgle and sigh at the magic of nature. It's just that there are too many tourists, so the experience is slightly discounted, but the spring is still worth a look.
I took a quick tour: entering through the East Gate, visiting Guanlan Pavilion, Luoyuan Hall, Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall, Wanzhu Garden, and exiting through the North Gate.
The spring water was crystal clear, and the koi fish in it were incredibly plump.
Overall, the tour was quite pleasant.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
13126 reviews
8.6
From BHD 4.230
Based on 119 reviews
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864006088608
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 135 users10028 positive reviews
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Outside the Jin Temple is a huge park that was built later and is completely free. Inside are historical buildings that require admission, which is well worth a visit. There are various historical and cultural buildings and ancient trees.
This is Taiyuan's top recommended attraction. Tickets are a bit pricey at 80 yuan, though those over 60 are free. The museum is beautiful, with a new view at every step. The greenery is beautiful, and the three ancient national treasures are very distinctive and worth seeing. It's recommended to arrive early to avoid catching up with large tour groups.
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Summer Palace
4.7
/5
48627 reviews
8.5
From BHD 15.210
Based on 15,101 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 7933 users27893 positive reviews
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Autumn Summer Palace, a century-old gui Zhengyi Fanghua. Go to the Paiyun Palace and Leshou Hall, finely chopped gold foils are covered with branches, sweet fragrance wrapped in autumn wind overflowing, mixed with water vapor in Kunming Lake, making people feel comfortable. Stop under the flowers, watch the light and shadows spill through the gap, listen to the light of the cruise ship rowing, the nose is cinnamon fragrance, the bottom of the eyes is the red wall yellow tile and the blue wave. No need to deliberately find the scenery, only this wisp of fragrance, let the autumn garden more gentle poetry.
Teacher Wu Ping was very knowledgeable and kept explaining throughout the tour. She was very considerate of the elderly and always took the tourists into consideration. She was very attentive. At the end, she even gave us a fun little gift - building blocks. I didn't feel too tired after following the whole tour, and I learned a lot. It was really eye-opening. A highly recommended tour guide.
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.6
/5
20438 reviews
8.5
From BHD 6.500
Based on 1,382 reviews
Inside Pingyao Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603545690000
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 441 users12900 positive reviews
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Pingyao Ancient City is quite large. There are electric cars (10 yuan per trip) that go from the parking lot at Xiaoximen to the ancient city. There are many of these cars at the entrances of the city's tourist attractions. You need to buy a pass to visit the attractions in the ancient city.
Compared to all the famous ancient cities in China, Pingyao Ancient City can truly be described as a truly ancient city. It retains the features of an ancient city, with its escort agencies, banks, government offices, City God Temple, and Confucian Temple all well-preserved. The only drawback is the lack of signage leading into the ancient city. I wonder if the scenic area is deliberately trying to encourage electric taxi drivers to take advantage of short journeys, but they're taking detours to justify the distance and charge a ten-yuan fare per person. The scenic area also has plenty of clean restrooms, which I commend for their management.
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