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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Zaoqiang [2025]
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The Palace Museum
4.8
/5
184838 reviews
10
From AED 30.96
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 11764 users117075 positive reviews
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We went with my parents and my grandmother. My grandmother is 83 years old and has difficulty moving around, so we rented a wheelchair. Brother Liu Jiaxin helped lift and push the wheelchair the entire time. He was very polite and his explanations were excellent and entertaining. My grandmother actually listened, which is rare. She said she loved it, and I was very happy too. We hired a private guide for each attraction, and this one was the best.
Highly recommend Brother Liu Jiaxin!
Xiucai said that Guide Li took me to visit the Forbidden City. It has been ten years since I last visited the Forbidden City. I visited it again today and felt that the Forbidden City was still as beautiful and majestic as before. Guide Li was enthusiastic and patient, and explained things carefully. If I bring my children here next time, I will ask Guide Li to take them on a tour. I highly recommend visiting Beijing in September.
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
50442 reviews
10
From AED 257.05
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 10034 users45374 positive reviews
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Universal Studios' day trip was perfect. The park opened at 10am, and the line for entry was about 20 minutes long. Downloading the app in advance gave me a heads-up on queue times, allowing me to choose the right time to queue. I also got to know show times in advance. I was able to experience everything in one day, which was fantastic!
It was a very satisfying shopping experience. The price-performance ratio was very high and the logistics was very fast. After receiving the item, I felt that the item was very good. I like it very much and will probably buy it again. Overall, I feel that it was a very good shopping experience.
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Prince Kung's Palace Museum
4.7
/5
30248 reviews
8.8
From AED 20.64
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 3460 users22648 positive reviews
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I took my kids to Beijing for a trip during the summer vacation. I have to say that Prince Gong’s Mansion is really huge and its luxury is visible to the naked eye. I walked around inside for half a day but still couldn’t see it all. I plan to go there again next time.
- High Historical and Cultural Value: Prince Gong's Mansion witnessed the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty. It's said, "One Prince Gong Mansion embodies half of Qing Dynasty history." The architecture and furnishings within the mansion carry a rich tapestry of history and culture.
- Exquisite Architecture and Gardens: One of the largest princely mansions of the Qing Dynasty, the mansion's architecture strictly adheres to the principle of central axis symmetry, with three-way, multi-entry quadrangles arranged in an orderly and organized pattern. The garden, also known as Cuijin Garden, blends Jiangnan garden art with northern architectural styles. Attractions like the Bat Pond are exquisitely designed, while buildings like the Western-style Gate and the Grand Theater each have their own unique character.
- High Value: The relatively reasonable ticket price, exquisite architecture, and gardens, combined with a sense of profound historical culture, make this a worthwhile visit for many visitors.
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Mount Taishan
4.6
/5
33447 reviews
8.8
From AED 59.33
Based on 1,700 reviews
Jade Emperor Peak/Mount Tai Peak Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86053896008888
Address: Taishan District, Tai'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Mount Tai's Winter Rime Ice Spectacular
Saved by 295 users19932 positive reviews
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Mount Tai! The Most Respected of the Five Great Mountains! It truly lives up to its reputation. As a World Heritage Site, there are so many things to see and do, and the check-in spots are overwhelming. I even only saw three of the four characters on the five-yuan stone carving. "The Most Respected of the Five Great Mountains." Haha. But I have to say, it was well worth the trip.
This time, I entered from the Red Gate entrance, walked to Zhongtianmen, took the cable car to Nantianmen, then hiked to the summit. Then, took the cable car back to Zhongtianmen, and finally took the bus down. I felt pretty staminad, and perfectly avoided the Eighteen Bends. Hahaha. After descending, I also checked out the Dai Temple. It's a must-do for exploring the ancient ruins of Mount Tai, and I highly recommend it!
It's highly recommended, and its reputation as the "Supreme Peak of the Five Sacred Mountains" lives up to its reputation. I was particularly impressed by the Dai Temple, Happy Three Miles, the Nantianmen Gate of Tianjie, and the "Supreme Peak of the Five Sacred Mountains" rock. The inscriptions by famous artists along the way are also highlights. The facilities are also well-equipped, and I strongly recommend that those who are climbing Mount Tai don't bring too much water or food, as there are plenty of drinks and food along the way. Fruit costs 10 yuan for three cucumbers or three apples, and two bottles of water for 5 yuan.
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Temple of Heaven
4.7
/5
19205 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 8304 users13449 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
49349 reviews
8.6
From AED 20.64
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 276 users37982 positive reviews
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Baotu Spring is very beautiful in autumn. I was lucky enough to see the spring. It is worth visiting. Unfortunately, parking is a bit difficult on weekends. The scenic area's tour guide time is also a bit expensive compared to the tour guide fee.
I came to Jinan on a business trip. Baotu Spring is so famous, so I took some time to visit it. The scenery is beautiful, the garden is full of green, and it is suitable for leisurely appreciation. I was in a hurry, so I walked around and came out in half an hour.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
13061 reviews
8.6
From AED 41.27
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 users9965 positive reviews
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The Jin Temple, located at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain in Taiyuan, is a thousand-year-old temple built to commemorate Tang Shuyu, one of the founding princes of the Jin Dynasty. Its value extends far beyond its ceremonial functions; it is a treasure trove of art that integrates architecture, sculpture, gardens, and history.
The temple's three national treasures—the Holy Mother Hall, the Yunuma Flying Bridge, and the Offering Hall—are exemplary examples of Song Dynasty architecture. The Holy Mother Hall is majestic and imposing, with eight wooden carved dragon pillars in front of it winding and gracefully appearing to soar into the sky. The 43 Song Dynasty colored sculptures of maids within the hall are particularly exquisite. Their diverse poses, expressive eyes, and flowing draperies are hailed as "the pinnacle of ancient Chinese sculpture." The Yunuma Flying Bridge's ingenious cross-shaped bridge structure is a unique example among existing ancient bridges in my country.
Ancient trees also form the soul of the Jin Temple. The sturdy and twisted branches of Zhou cypress and Tang locust trees silently bear witness to the passage of time. The clear and refreshing Nanlao Spring infuses the entire temple grounds with vitality.
The beauty of the Jin Temple lies in its transcendence of a single scenic spot, seamlessly blending cultural remembrance with natural landscapes. More than a cold display of cultural relics, it is a poem flowing with the warmth of history, immersing oneself in it and allowing one to feel the profound breath of Chinese civilization spanning millennia.
Visiting on a rainy day is even more scenic. Because the road is under construction near the main entrance where you can check your luggage, you can't use the electric carts within the scenic area. You still have to walk a bit to get there and back. I saw the 3,000-year-old cypress trees, the Water Mirror Terrace, the ancient overpass, Biyelong, and Nanlao Spring. Chinese ancient architecture is truly amazing.
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Summer Palace
4.7
/5
48606 reviews
8.5
From AED 148.57
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 7873 users27918 positive reviews
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Fortunately, we chose the manual tour, which greatly enhanced the viewing experience. I must praise the tour guide Sun. He spoke fluently, had a good rhythm, and had a wide range of knowledge. He was very knowledgeable and well-informed. The whole trip was very smooth and comfortable. I will definitely ask him to come again next time. Of course, if the logo flag can be replaced, for example, to make it more conspicuous, it will be even more perfect.
A special thank you to our tour guide, Ms. Feng, for her professionalism and enthusiasm! Ms. Feng is incredibly knowledgeable and explains the historical background and cultural details of each attraction vividly and thoroughly, turning even boring numbers into engaging stories. At the Great Wall, she meticulously reminded us of safety precautions; at the Summer Palace, she was incredibly helpful.
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Xuankong Temple
4.7
/5
9372 reviews
8.4
From AED 14.97
Based on 793 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603528333081
Address: At the foot of Hengshan Mountain in the southeastern suburb of Wuyuan County, Datong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Admire Exquisite Wood Carved Murals Along the Plank Road
Cliffside's breathtaking architecture
Saved by 659 users6996 positive reviews
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The amazing ancient buildings built on the mountain and the stunning red ancestral temples on the cliffs represent the ancient wisdom. There are no other problems except for the large crowds. You need to queue up and the number of people is limited, so you need to prepare in advance.
Good experience to climb up to the hanging temple, but the queue was too long. We waited almost 2 hours to climb up.
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10
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Wutai Mountain
4.6
/5
8114 reviews
8.0
From AED 25.80
Based on 440 reviews
Wuye Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8618634384269
Address: 205 Provincial Rd, Wutai Xian, Xinzhou Shi, Shanxi Sheng, China, 035515
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Pilgrimage to five unique peaks
Panoramic view of Mount Wutai
Saved by 122 users5463 positive reviews
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A very nice scenic spot for sightseeing, with great natural scenery, a summer resort. A paradise for religious pilgrims, the scenic area is very large, and both inside and at the top of the mountain are very comfortable...
The ticket price is cheaper than the official website. Ctrip customer service proactively contacted me by phone to help me make an appointment. The reservation process was smooth. You can scan the QR code or ID card to enter Wutai Mountain. Five-star praise
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