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Family-friendly Attractions
Top 50 Family-friendly Attractions in Beijing [2025]
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
50882 reviews
10
From £ 52.04
Based on 67 reviews
Universal Beijing Resort and Sorrounding | 24.1 km from downtown
Phone +864000688688
Address: Universal Beijing Resort, Tongzhou District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
7 themed areas | World's 5th
Summer Fun in the Water
Saved by 10331 users45793 positive reviews
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It was a blast! I took my kids there over spring break, and they were very happy! I loved the Harry Potter area the most. It was very realistic, with lots of food, things to see, and things to do. Great! I can't stress this enough!!!!
An incredible experience!! Get there an hour early to line up!
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Badaling Great Wall
4.7
/5
54051 reviews
10
From £ 4.18
Based on 11,094 reviews
Badaling Great Wall/Badaling Wildlife Park | 60.2 km from downtown
Phone +864008180088
Address: Exit 58 of G6 Beijing-Lhasa Expressway, Yanqing District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Saved by 8137 users38365 positive reviews
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Because time was tight, we chose the ground cable car. The Southern Great Wall is suitable for the elderly and children, and the scenery is not as exquisite as the Northern Great Wall. Tourists who want to take the aerial cable car should go there early so that they have plenty of time to play.
Absolutely breath-taking and a once in a lifetime experience for us. Pictures have always shown it as impressive but actually being on the Great Wall in person was an even incredible experience, hard to describe. Accessibility can be challenging in places, even with a cable car, for anyone who has mobility issues (I was in crutches). There is a lot of climbing just to get to the stunning views but absolutely worth it!
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Beijing Wildlife Park
4.7
/5
30903 reviews
8.0
From £ 15.16
Based on 97 reviews
Daxing Airpot | 45.8 km from downtown
Phone +8601089216666
Address: Wanmu Forest, Yucheng Town, Daxing District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Animal shows (bear & monkey)
Take a train to enjoy the autumn scenery and animals
Saved by 2620 users20359 positive reviews
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The annual safari park was packed with people even after getting up early. The kids loved the bear-riding car in the wild animal area. The red pandas were really cute. A new restaurant has been built with a much richer menu. The hippopotamus has grown up a bit; it was still a baby last year. I'll come back next spring to see it.
It was great. The best Park with animals where we've ever been. Animals are well treated, watching nutrition and health. Recommend visiting.
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Beijing Zoo
4.5
/5
9633 reviews
7.9
From £ 16.51
Based on 2,567 reviews
Xizhimen and Beijing Exhibition Center Area | 7.3 km from downtown
Address: No. 137, Xizhimenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Over 950 animal species
Chrysanthemum exhibition with rich autumn vibe
Saved by 3122 users6452 positive reviews
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Many of the animals inside have their own characteristics, and it is actually very interesting to walk around slowly. However, the layout planning of the Beijing Animal Park is unreasonable, and it is also a fact that there are too many vacant spaces, such as the Nocturnal Animal House, the Monkey House, the Cat House, etc., which have been abandoned for many years and have not been replanned.
1. With a long history, a wide variety of animals, and convenient transportation, it's a great choice for family science and leisure activities.
2. The park's well-planned layout allows for close-up viewing of animals, offering both scenic and educational benefits.
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POPMART City Park
4.5
/5
1326 reviews
7.9
From £ 8.16
Yansha Commercial Area | 7.4 km from downtown
Phone +864000232233
Address: Building 40, No.1 Chaoyang Park South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Saved by 2348 users1170 positive reviews
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Definitely a place for families and teens who love labubus. I thought I wouldnt enjoy it but I really loved inside the castle walk through it was gorgeous.
Pop Mart City Park, located in Beijing's Chaoyang Park, is China's first immersive theme park featuring trendy toys and IPs. It has attracted numerous fans, especially young people and families with children. Inside, visitors can take photos with their favorite IPs (such as Molly, Labubu, and Dimoo), purchase exclusive park merchandise, and participate in stamp collection activities, adding to the fun. The IP-themed food and beverages, such as Labubu-shaped waffles and Molly cupcakes, are adorable and perfect for photo ops.
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China Science and Technology Museum
4.6
/5
6332 reviews
7.5
From £ 144.20
Based on 88 reviews
National Stadium-Bird's Nest/Olympic Sports Center | 11.3 km from downtown
Phone +8601059041000
Address: No. 5, Beichen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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Highlights:
Science playground for children
Explore scientific mysteries with interactive exhibits
Saved by 1154 users5105 positive reviews
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The tour guide is very professional. He can show us the simulations in the science and technology museum. Many tour guides in other places can't play with them. The tour guide combines the children's school knowledge points and popularizes some science and technology knowledge on the spot, which is very useful for the children.
Overall Experience:
1. The venue is incredibly technological, with thoughtfully designed exhibits and a wide variety of them, offering both educational and playful content.
2. The venue is incredibly spacious. The main exhibition hall alone spans four floors, each with 2-4 halls. Each hall boasts an estimated 20-50 exhibits. While not every exhibit is enjoyable, even casually wandering around is incredibly tiring and time-consuming. Children can easily wander off, so it's recommended that they bring a smartwatch or have their parents supervise them closely.
3. There are virtually no resting areas within the venue, with adults and children sitting on the floor everywhere. Fortunately, the venue is clean, so you can sit anywhere without worrying about it.
4. It's incredibly crowded.
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Natural History Museum of China
4.7
/5
1932 reviews
7.3
Based on 93 reviews
Qianmen, The Temple Of Heaven and Chongwenmen | 2.4 km from downtown
Phone +8601067024431
Address: No. 126, Tianqiao South Street, Dongcheng District,Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Pterodactyls & fossils | Human skeletons
Exploring the Chinese Jurassosaurus Fossil
Saved by 866 users1396 positive reviews
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The "Face to Face with Nature" study tour at the National Museum of Natural History was fantastic! Teacher Guo Jia's explanations were lively and accessible, and she even brought several precious fossils for the children to touch and observe, which really piqued their interest. My son was incredibly attentive throughout the entire session, and at the end, he even received a bunch of fossil souvenirs. It was a very rewarding three-hour experience that truly connected him to nature. Highly recommended!
The National Natural History Museum of China (NNHM) is a municipal public natural history museum in Dongcheng, Beijing, China.The major display area is the Tian Jiabing Building. The collections include paleontology, ornithology, mammals and invertebrates, and include a major collection of dinosaur fossils and mounted skeletons.The museum has permanent and changing exhibits and is known for it’s amazing dinosaur section. There is also an ancient animal and mammal exhibit, sea creatures and an exhibit on the evolution of humans bodies.
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Beijing Happy Valley
4.6
/5
18389 reviews
7.3
From £ 14.53
Based on 774 reviews
Happy Valley | 8.5 km from downtown
Phone +86010673833338004
Address: Xiaowuji North Road, East Fourth Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (170 meters walk from Northeast Exit B of Happy Valley Scenic Subway Station)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Asia's first flying coaster
Crystal Wings night view photo spot
Saved by 1703 users9415 positive reviews
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It's been years since I've been to Happy Valley. I avoided summer vacation, weekends, and went on a Monday. It was fantastic! There were no long lines for anything, so I just went and enjoyed it. If you're too scared to do anything, I'll just try a few of the more accessible attractions and stroll around. The gift shop is also fun, and it was a pleasant day to wander around.
I went to the night show on Saturday the 13th specifically to see Sangmu. It started to rain and I waited for an hour. However, the rain stopped at 7:30 and the tour went on as normal. I made a heart shape with Sangmu and held his hand. We rode the whitewater rafting and the music roller coaster. A few programs were canceled, but overall it was good.
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The Geological Museum of China
4.8
/5
5733 reviews
7.2
From £ 1.57
Based on 15 reviews
Xidan and Financial Street Area | 3.6 km from downtown
Phone +8601066557858
Address: No.15 Xisiyangrou Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing 100034, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Dinosaur fossils | Geological specimens
Yuanmou Man (Fossils) | 5 exhibitions
Saved by 267 users5325 positive reviews
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The overall atmosphere is warm, comfortable and pleasant. The staff is attentive and can promptly meet guests' needs. This is a very satisfying experience and I will recommend it to my friends. Highly recommended!
I went there for their jewelry museum. But after arriving, I realized jewelry might not be that valuable. Dinosaur fossils, mammoth tusks, Sinosauropteryx fossils, Peking Man, Yuanmou Man, and Upper Cave Man fossils, and a 7.6 jin (1.6 jin) natural gold nugget—all are worth more than those tiny gems. I suddenly realized Earth is quite fascinating, with all the different kinds of rocks. But it would have been nice to have someone explain it.
There are two large rocks to the left and right of the museum entrance: one is the Crystal King, and the other is something I've forgotten. It's so huge, I couldn't even steal it.
I guess this is one of the few museums that charges admission. It's 15 yuan per person, half price for students, and free for seniors.
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Beijing Aquarium
4.4
/5
6559 reviews
7.0
From £ 18.29
Based on 289 reviews
Xizhimen and Beijing Exhibition Center Area | 7.2 km from downtown
Phone +8601062176655
Address: No. 18, Gaochunqiao Xiejie, Haidian District, Beijing
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Dolphins & whales & sea lions show
Explore ocean's mysteries & wonders
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There are many marine creatures in the Beijing Oceanarium in the Beijing Zoo. It is very good to bring children here and popularize marine knowledge for them. However, don't come during holidays because there are too many people. There are two dolphin shows every day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. It seems that it is around 9:00 in the morning. It is very suitable to catch up with this time. The best thing is that you can also walk around the Beijing Zoo in the Oceanarium and see pandas, lions, elephants, etc. It is a good place worth recommending.
The park's animals are truly diverse! The Giant Panda Pavilion is always a highlight, with these chubby national treasures munching on bamboo, rolling around, and engaging in adorable photo ops. Golden snub-nosed monkeys leap nimbly from branch to branch, their fur gleaming in the sun, their stunning beauty undeniable. And there are the big guys—tigers, lions, giraffes, elephants—whose close-up views are truly breathtaking.
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