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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Shijiazhuang [2025]
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
49515 reviews
10
From AU$94.71
Based on 66 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 9228 users44468 positive reviews
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Hogwarts was super fun! It was a bit crowded during the Spring Festival holiday, though. I plan to speedrun it again on a weekday next time. The landscaping is incredibly beautiful, with little surprises to discover in every corner. The Minions park is also super cute! I even bought a Minions backpack. I think the prices at Universal Studios are a bit lower than at Disneyland.
A 1.5-day ticket for two adults and one child cost 2,200 yuan. The queues for Harry Potter, Transformers, and Jurassic Park were over 2.5 hours long, and you couldn't even get a Premium Express Pass. (A Premium Express Pass for two adults and one child cost 4,100 yuan.)
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The Palace Museum
4.8
/5
184552 reviews
10
From AU$17.75
Based on 14,228 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 10862 users117728 positive reviews
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Stepping through the Forbidden City's red walls and touching millennia-old artifacts, one truly understands the grandeur of Chinese history and the profoundness of its culture.
Visiting the magnificent palaces and admiring the treasures within, a visit to the Forbidden City is filled with awe and admiration for civilization.
The Palace Museum is a large comprehensive museum built on the basis of the Ming and Qing imperial palaces and their collections. It integrates ancient architectural complexes, palace collections, and cultural arts from past dynasties. It is a national 5A-level scenic spot, covering an area of more than 1 million square meters and preserving about 9,000 ancient buildings. It is the largest and best-preserved ancient palace complex in China.
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Badaling Great Wall
4.7
/5
53515 reviews
10
From AU$8.56
Based on 11,092 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 7464 users38088 positive reviews
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Badaling, located in Beijing's Yanqing District, is the best-preserved section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. Since ancient times, it has been a strategic point known as the "key to the northern gate." Constructed of granite stone slabs, its walls stretch for 23 kilometers, rising over eight meters and capable of supporting five horses galloping side by side. Its elaborate defensive system of watchtowers, battlements, and urn walls, forming a majestic dragon-like structure amidst the mountain ridges, has earned it the nickname "Nine Fortresses of the World." Nearly five kilometers of the section is currently open to the public, housing facilities such as the Great Wall Museum and the introduction of technologies like drone delivery to enhance services. It has become a landmark for Chinese and international visitors to experience the grandeur of Chinese history.
We finally made it to the magnificent Badaling Great Wall. Seniors over 60 are free, but they need to exchange their tickets at the window and then queue up to enter. The shuttle bus is also free. This ticket is a great deal.
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
28726 reviews
8.9
From AU$25.80
Based on 994 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 706 users22227 positive reviews
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I was not interested in the history of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms at first, but when I came to Datong, I found that the Tuoba family of the Northern Wei Dynasty was quite particular. They had in-depth research on Buddhist culture and built grottoes. It took 200,000 people 60 years to build the Yungang Grottoes. They have the spirit of Yugong moving mountains!
The Hanging Temple is quite impressive, but there's a long line to get there. I took my mom on a relaxing trip, just taking some photos down below. It's free for those over 60, which is awesome!
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Prince Kung's Palace Museum
4.7
/5
29883 reviews
8.8
From AU$8.56
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
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The "Fu" character stele | Calligraphy by Emperor Kangxi: "The Greatest Fortune Under Heaven" (hidden in Miyun Cave; queue 10 minutes to touch the character; remember to circle it three times clockwise)
The Back Building | The 99.5-room "Treasure House." The brick carvings on the back conceal bat and copper coin motifs, symbolizing "blessings are within reach."
I've been to Beijing several times and never visited Prince Gong's Mansion. This time, I made a point to spend half a day there. I didn't hire a tour guide because I could just hop on the tour! 🙃 There were so many live streamers. They were all very good and detailed. It was fun to just hop on the tour and listen!
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Temple of Heaven
4.7
/5
19170 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 7799 users13440 positive reviews
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On a summer evening, head to the Temple of Heaven. It boasts more than just the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Echo Wall, but also ancient trees and shady trails. Birds can stroll through the grass, and squirrels happily forage for food. It's a pure, healing energy. The red walls near the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests are a uniquely Beijing red. Surrounded by ancient trees dating back three to five hundred years, simply walking among them feels like visiting an ancient site. Mighty trees offer a shady umbrella, and relaxing on a bench beneath them, feeling the surging greenery and the setting sun, is a truly relaxing experience.
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!
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Baotu Spring
4.6
/5
48727 reviews
8.6
From AU$8.60
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 266 users37484 positive reviews
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Travel during off-peak hours. The scenic area is a few degrees cooler than outside. The overall scenery is nice. The koi, regardless of size, are very fat and look like big and small balls, which are very cute. The ticket price is still a bit expensive compared to the scenery, and parking around is also a bit expensive.
It's convenient to purchase tickets by scanning the Ctrip QR code at the entrance. Back-to-school season is no problem, so crowds are a given. I've long heard of Baotu Spring, and finally had the chance to visit. The park is clean and the staff are helpful and helpful. A glass of freshly squeezed watermelon juice, about 300-350ml, is a bit pricey at 20 yuan, but I have no complaints. The scenic area is worth a visit, and the spring water is crystal clear. Approaching the pool, you'll feel a burst of coolness, a welcome relief from the summer heat.
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Summer Palace
4.7
/5
48528 reviews
8.6
From AU$57.30
Based on 15,098 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 7452 users27997 positive reviews
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A perfect score! I highly recommend Guide Li's professionalism and dedication.
The most fortunate thing about this trip was meeting a "treasure guide" like Guide Li. Not only was he thoroughly familiar with the historical allusions and cultural stories of the attractions along the way, his explanations were vivid and insightful, like he'd broken down a thick history book into vivid miniature stories that captivated even the children. He also paid exceptional attention to detail, checking the weather in advance to remind guests to add or remove clothing, offering to help elderly people with their luggage, and meticulously recommending local specialties during meals without ever resorting to salesmanship. There was no hint of pretense throughout the entire trip.
The itinerary was perfectly planned, ensuring we didn't miss out on the most scenic spots while leaving ample time for photos and exploring the surroundings. There was no sense of rushing around. Guide Li responded quickly and handled any unexpected situations appropriately, making the entire trip a safe and comfortable one. I highly recommend this professional, responsible, and caring guide to anyone traveling!
1. Yalong Bay is known as the "No. 1 Bay in the World". Its waters are as blue as gems, the sand is as fine as silver, and it is surrounded by coconut trees. It has a perfect holiday atmosphere and is the best choice for a coastal vacation in Sanya.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
12679 reviews
8.6
From AU$17.20
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 126 users9607 positive reviews
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The Jinci Museum is about 700 meters from Jinci Park, and you can also take a paid electric car. It's a historical work worth seeing. Some areas are under maintenance and closed to the public, so it seems unreasonable to still charge the original ticket price.
We feel that Jin Temple is the most important place among the tourist attractions we visited in these ten days. The value of its cultural relics is immeasurable. We marvel at the wisdom of our ancestors!
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.5
/5
20012 reviews
8.5
From AU$26.45
Based on 1,380 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 414 users12573 positive reviews
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The architecture is unique, and some of the old buildings are relatively well-preserved.
The travel photography shop on South Street is simply intoxicating.
All the scenic spots require tickets, regardless of whether you have enough time or want to see them. You have to buy a package ticket, which feels a bit unfriendly.
Before going to Pingyao Ancient City, I went to Shuanglin Temple and was very shocked. I saw the Avalokitesvara and the largest Weituo Bodhisattva. Shanxi is indeed a Buddhist holy land. You can take a great movie in any temple. It was a particularly wonderful travel experience.
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