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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dingzhou [2025]
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The Palace Museum
4.8
/5
186920 reviews
10
From KWD 2.600
Based on 14,245 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 14800 users115657 positive reviews
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The explanations were lively and engaging, packed with valuable information, and we gained a lot from listening. The Forbidden City is magnificent and grand, with a profound historical background and stunningly beautiful scenery. The children were highly interested throughout, fully engaged and enjoying the experience, immersing themselves in the charm of history – a fantastic experience.
It's still the same beautiful Forbidden City. The only downside is that there are too many people, which diminishes the experience. After all, places with history need to be visited in a quiet and thoughtful way.
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Badaling Great Wall
4.7
/5
55410 reviews
10
From KWD 1.520
Based on 11,099 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 9649 users39282 positive reviews
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The high-speed train from Beijing North Railway Station is very convenient! 👍🏻 It's a 5-minute walk from the train station to the entrance of the aerial cable car, which takes you directly to the 7th floor of the North Tower, and then you can walk to the 8th floor. This is the highest point, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains!
Try to go at Night, buy the correct package. No night visits in the witer.
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
54404 reviews
10
From KWD 16.510
Based on 68 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 13019 users49125 positive reviews
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I'd give the environment and scenery an 8 out of 10, and driver Jiang a 10 out of 10. Because there was a sporting event near the attraction today, and the train tickets couldn't be changed, Jiang kindly arranged every leg of the journey and provided pick-up and drop-off, arriving at the station on time.
Went with family in cool November and enjoyed the park. Favorite ride are: Decepticoaster. Flight of the Hippogriff. Forbidden Journey. Jurassic Flyer. Jurassic world adventure. Food portion from the F&B is Hugh.
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
31400 reviews
8.9
From KWD 0.440
Based on 996 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 837 users24494 positive reviews
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From the moment I entered the hotel, the smiling service from receptionists Chen Chen and Qiong Qiong made me feel incredibly warm and welcome. Check-in was efficient and quick. The room was very clean and tidy, and the bed was soft and comfortable, making me never want to get up. The room was fully equipped, with the TV and air conditioning working perfectly, and there was plenty of hot water with stable pressure.
The Yungang Grottoes are definitely worth a visit! Seeing such exquisite grottoes is truly breathtaking; every single one is worth seeing! This is the most worthwhile attraction to visit during my trip to Datong.
A taxi to the grottoes costs around 20 yuan, and public transportation is also very convenient.
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Prince Kung's Palace Museum
4.7
/5
31767 reviews
8.8
From KWD 1.730
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 4200 users23873 positive reviews
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Prince Gong's Mansion is steeped in history and anecdotes; no wonder it's said that half of the Qing Dynasty's history is contained within its walls. The scholar mentioned that Jiang Shangyi knew every detail of the mansion intimately, providing in-depth and comprehensive explanations. A particular commendable aspect was her guidance of a model exhibit, highlighting key points in a novel way. Other tour guides simply left visitors to explore on their own. Choosing the tour recommended by the scholar was definitely the right decision.
The mansion was very large and enjoyable to see. The garden with water feature was a highlight too. Some artefacts and displays were interesting to look at. Not all items were translated to English so visitors who read English only may find it less interesting aside from sight seeing. There was many tour groups there so it could be pretty crowded for indoor displays. The entrance from the subway could be confusing depending which gps app you are using. There was lots of poo smells during our visit, unsure if it was particularly bad due to weather and winds but prepare a mask if you're particularly sensitive. Some exhibits/gift shops seem to be loosely related to the theme but was ok. For the ticket price, it was a worth while half a day experience.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
14395 reviews
8.6
From KWD 3.460
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 147 users11236 positive reviews
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Jinci Museum is located at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain, 25 kilometers southwest of Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, at the source of the Jin River. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit and a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Jinci is world-renowned for its ancient architecture, sculptures, famous springs, and ancient trees. The temple grounds are beautiful, with magnificent buildings and numerous halls, pavilions, towers, terraces, bridges, and waterside pavilions dotting the landscape. The ancient trees are lush and the scenery is picturesque.
I've been to Taiyuan many times, but this was my first time visiting Jinci Temple. I arrived just in time to see the ginkgo leaves turn yellow, it was especially beautiful. The architecture of Jinci Temple is also very distinctive; it was definitely worth the trip.
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Baotu Spring
4.6
/5
51545 reviews
8.6
From KWD 1.730
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 315 users39623 positive reviews
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Jinan's Baotu Spring is always packed with people, no matter when you visit, the experience is generally mediocre as everyone crowds around the lake. It was autumn, and the garden was bursting with vibrant colors, with only a few chrysanthemums in bloom, adding another layer of autumn charm. The last time I visited was over twenty years ago, and my memory is hazy; I only remember taking photos at the main spring area, and have no recollection of the other scenic spots. Even then, during the May Day holiday, you had to wait for a shorter time to take a single picture.
The water of Baotu Spring is crystal clear and gushes forth day and night. When the water is abundant, the spring water splashes like white snow, creating a spectacular sight. Surrounding it are numerous other springs, such as Jinxi Spring and Heihu Spring, forming a vast spring complex. The park is shaded by lush trees and abundant flowers and plants, offering different scenery in each season, which, together with the spring water, creates a picturesque scene.
Baotu Spring has a long history, first mentioned in Shang Dynasty documents. It was named by Zeng Gong in the Song Dynasty, and Emperor Qianlong, impressed by the delicious tea brewed with its water, bestowed upon it the title of "Number One Spring Under Heaven." The ancient architectural complex around the spring, such as Luoyuan Hall and Guanlan Pavilion, along with the inscriptions by scholars throughout history, all showcase its profound cultural heritage.
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Temple of Heaven
4.7
/5
19445 reviews
8.5
From KWD 2.510
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 10145 users13520 positive reviews
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This is where emperors used to offer sacrifices to Heaven in ancient times. Tickets cost around several tens of yuan. It's quite large, with a lot of space inside.
You can open your heart, chat, observe, and talk.
Here, you feel like you're living in the same place and time as the ancients.
Marked as a World Heritage Site, Temple of Heaven is absolutely worth a visit! The largest building (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests) is visible miles away if you are walking towards it (making it convenient - can close out of Baidu maps and just keep walking which is what we did haha!) We purchased tickets upon arrival, easy process. There were many people taking photographs but you can get good shots if you tilt your camera up or get lucky with timing. The park itself is beautiful and serene, making it a great place to relax and enjoy for 1-2 hours.
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.6
/5
21551 reviews
8.5
From KWD 5.190
Based on 1,383 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 490 users13702 positive reviews
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Pingyao Ancient City, a Ming and Qing dynasty city with a history of over 2,800 years, is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the Han Chinese region of China and is world-renowned as one of the four best-preserved ancient cities. The all-inclusive ticket covers many attractions, including the highlights. Although a day trip might be a bit rushed, it's still worth a visit.
One Yanmen Pass, half of China's history. A thousand years of war, a thousand miles of heroic spirit. Strolling along the ancient road of Yanmen Pass, one can almost hear the neighing of warhorses. From Li Mu of the Warring States period, Meng Tian of the Qin Dynasty, Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Li Guang of the Western Han Dynasty, to Xue Rengui and Guo Ziyi of the Tang Dynasty, and Yang Ye (the Yang family generals) of the Northern Song Dynasty, heroes emerged from Yanmen Pass!
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Summer Palace
4.7
/5
49002 reviews
8.5
From KWD 6.440
Based on 15,117 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 9374 users27722 positive reviews
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Today, let's talk about the Long Corridor in the Summer Palace, another iconic building in Beijing. Located between the southern foot of Longevity Hill and the northern bank of Kunming Lake, it was first built in 1750 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. Destroyed by the Anglo-French allied forces in 1860, it was rebuilt in 1888. The corridor stretches from the Inviting Moon Gate in the east to the Stone Pavilion in the west, passing through the Cloud-Dispelling Gate in the middle, symbolizing the four seasons. It is 728 meters long, with 273 bays and 548 pillars. The Long Corridor is renowned for its exquisite architecture, winding paths, and richly decorated paintings, making it the longest corridor in ancient Chinese architecture and gardens. It is also a vibrant art gallery, with over 14,000 paintings adorning every beam, creating a magnificent and colorful spectacle. The paintings primarily depict landscapes, flowers and birds, and scenes from the four great classical Chinese novels. The artists have condensed thousands of years of Chinese history and culture onto this long corridor.
When you arrive at this place, you can see many people taking a break, looking at the water scenery of Kunming Lake, looking directly at the island in the middle of the lake and the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and looking up at the Tower of Buddhist Incense in the distance. This is a collection of independent landscapes. It is a typical example of Chinese culture as an "art gallery". You can never get enough of it. The whole content could be written into a good book.
The Summer Palace, nestled against Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, covers over 300 hectares, with water accounting for about three-quarters of its area. Surrounded by mountains and water, it is a royal garden renowned for its breathtaking scenery. Its pavilions, halls, corridors, bridges, and terraces each possess unique characteristics, borrowing scenery from the natural environment to elevate the Summer Palace's beauty far beyond the garden itself. In 1998, the Summer Palace became a World Heritage Site.
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