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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Guangling [2025]
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Badaling Great Wall
4.7
/5
55193 reviews
10
From AU$ 7.53
Based on 11,097 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 9396 users39112 positive reviews
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Очень красиво! Брали билет с подъемом на канатке, чтобы успеть посмотреть побольше, обратно шли пешком. Если подниматься на Северную часть - то потом почти всегда идешь вниз :)
Liu Yicheng, the tour guide, gave an excellent explanation. His explanations were detailed, enthusiastic, and engaging. It's clear he's a passionate history enthusiast who simply wants to share knowledge.
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The Palace Museum
4.8
/5
186630 reviews
10
From AU$ 12.90
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 14357 users115737 positive reviews
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Must visit make sure you have a great guide. We have privately booked Christina and wouldn’t have it otherwise. A lot of history!
Today, under Teacher Niu's guidance, the children embarked on a lively and interesting exploration of the Forbidden City. Teacher Niu narrated the story in a captivating and engaging way, and the children were completely engrossed. Everything was wonderful as expected! Thank you, Teacher Niu!
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
53754 reviews
10
From AU$ 82.31
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 12464 users48509 positive reviews
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Universal Studios was great. For us, it was our first time there, and the experience on Monday was quite good. Each queue was less than 20 minutes long. The Harry Potter area was incredibly popular, filled with young people taking photos in wizard costumes. The staff giving birthday wishes to visitors during their birthday month was a nice touch. However, I'd suggest training the actors for the parade. Some actors would wish you a happy birthday, but none of the Minions, our favorite, came to interact with us. My husband waited a long time to take photos, and none of them came, which was quite awkward 😅. Also, there's really no need to buy the Donglaishun 8.8% off coupon. Honestly, it was a bit of a rip-off because it only applies to directly operated stores. We didn't know this at first and thought it would work as long as the store was called Donglaishun, so we chose one near our accommodation. However, we were told that our store was a franchise and couldn't use the coupon…
It's so-so! A chicken leg costs 40, and a pancake costs 55. The tuna pancake is okay! Great value for money. It's also really expensive. It's pretty good. I think it's pretty good. Only the tuna is really good. The rest is really not that great. I suggest going straight for the Forbidden Journey. Otherwise, you'll be queuing all day. I kept my eyes closed the whole time. Anyway.
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
31162 reviews
8.9
From AU$ 2.15
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 819 users24287 positive reviews
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The Yungang Grottoes were first carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty. In 398 AD, Emperor Daowu of Northern Wei moved the capital from Shengle (present-day Helingeer County) to Pingcheng (present-day Datong City), making Wuzhou Mountain a crucial transportation hub between the two cities. After Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei ascended the throne, he ordered the monk Tan Yao to oversee the restoration of Buddhism. With Emperor Wencheng's support, Tan Yao chose the beautiful and spiritually rich Wuzhou Mountain, "carving five caves into the mountainside, each with a Buddha statue, the tallest being seventy feet and the next sixty feet, their carvings magnificent and unparalleled in their time." Most of the caves at Yungang were completed before Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei moved the capital to Luoyang, but the statue-making work continued until the Zheng Guang era (520-525 AD). The Yungang Grottoes were carved over a period of about 150 years, spanning the Northern Wei, Eastern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Qi, Sui, and Tang dynasties. There are 45 main caves and 252 smaller niches, with more than 59,000 stone sculptures, making them a treasure in the Chinese grotto art treasury.
Yungang Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are twenty grottoes in total, each worth exploring in detail. Grotto 6 is currently closed. A full visit takes approximately three hours. Stamp collection point: The official museum shop opposite Grotto 20. The museum also houses the only Yungang Buddha statue with a ceramic eye that was lost overseas and subsequently returned.
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Prince Kung's Palace Museum
4.7
/5
31556 reviews
8.8
From AU$ 8.60
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 4112 users23689 positive reviews
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The Prince Gong's Mansion encapsulates half of Qing Dynasty history. This tour of the Prince Gong's Mansion, guided by Director Zeng, was vivid and interesting. The key artifacts were explained simply, and the two hours flew by. I would definitely book this activity with Ctrip again in the future.
We hired a tour guide on site, and listened to stories about Heshen's past along the way. Prince Gong's Mansion is like a mini version of the Forbidden City. I recommend visiting the Forbidden City first, and then coming to Prince Gong's Mansion.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
14285 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 145 users11131 positive reviews
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Jinci Temple is a perfect example of the harmonious integration of natural landscape and man-made architecture. Relying on the water systems of Nanlao Spring and Zhibo Canal, it forms a beautiful landscape of "small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and towers."
Transportation and Parking: Buses (such as routes 308 and 804) from downtown Taiyuan provide direct access to the entrance of Jinci Park, which is very convenient. Parking is also large and convenient.
Tour Route: It is recommended to start from the central axis, visiting the following sections in order: Water Mirror Terrace -> Golden Man Terrace -> Duiyue Archway -> Offering Hall -> Fish Pond Flying Bridge -> Holy Mother Hall (the core area), and then visit the Zhou Cypress, Nanlao Spring, Tang Stele Pavilion, etc. on both sides.
My first visit to Taiyuan, and my first stop was the Jinci Museum – it was amazing!
The Holy Mother Hall: Top-tier Northern Song Dynasty architecture! The 42 painted clay maiden statues have incredible expressions, and the 8 dragon-carved pillars have a built-in 3D effect (there's even a dragon!). Fish Pond Flying Bridge: China's earliest overpass! Offering Hall: A Jin Dynasty pure wood pavilion plus, built without a single nail yet withstanding 800 years of wind and rain.
Song Dynasty Painted Clay Sculptures: The Holy Mother Hall's star team! Each maiden has a unique expression, and their clothing and postures are all different. Zhou Bai: A 3000-year-old reclining war god! Nanlao Spring: "Jade Water" certified by Li Bai! You can even drink the water from the dragon-shaped stone mouth at the spring's source!
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Temple of Heaven
4.7
/5
19411 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 62.32
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 9862 users13497 positive reviews
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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.
This activity is perfect for tourists who come on a last-minute trip and haven't made any reservations in advance. The tour guide's explanations were very engaging and the content was rich. It's a pity the time was a bit short, which felt like it limited their time to fully enjoy themselves. 😁
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Summer Palace
4.7
/5
48977 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 32.02
Based on 15,110 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 9143 users27736 positive reviews
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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.
A Brief Introduction to the Flowers, Trees, and Plants of the Summer Palace:
Ancient and Famous Trees:
* **Chinese Pine:** An evergreen tree with a beautiful shape, widely distributed throughout the Summer Palace.
* **White Pine:** A precious tree species, named for its unique white bark.
* **Chinese Arborvitae:** Commonly used in landscaping, highly ornamental.
* **Chinese Scholar Tree:** Flowers in summer with a strong fragrance, a common street tree in Beijing.
* **Ginkgo:** Its leaves turn golden in autumn, adding much autumnal color to the Summer Palace.
Flowers and Plants:
* **Magnolia:** Blooms in early spring with pure white or pink flowers, exuding fragrance, a top choice for spring flower viewing.
* **Peony:** Known as the "King of Flowers," its blooms are elegant and magnificent.
* **Plum Blossom:** Blooms in late winter and early spring, highly cold-resistant, symbolizing perseverance.
* **Lotus:** Blooming gracefully on Kunming Lake in summer, the lotus flowers stand tall and provide a refreshing feeling. Chrysanthemum: A representative flower of autumn, with many varieties and vibrant colors.
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Yingxian Wooden Pagoda
4.8
/5
16074 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 10.32
Based on 182 reviews
95.9 km from downtown
Phone +8603495088889
Address: Northwest corner of Yingxian city, Shuozhou city
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
11-foot Buddha statue inside
Panoramic views of nature & history
Saved by 144 users14814 positive reviews
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The awe-inspiring presence of the Sakyamuni Pagoda at Fogong Temple can only be truly appreciated in person—its immense size, exquisite structure, and rich array of inscriptions. It truly deserves the title of "South Tower, North Pagoda."
The Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple, also known as the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, is located in Fogong Temple in Yingxian County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province. It was first built in the second year of the Qingning era of the Liao Dynasty (1056). It is the tallest and oldest existing pure wooden pavilion-style building in the world, and is known as one of the "Three Great Towers of the World" along with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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Xuankong Temple
4.7
/5
9932 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 3.23
Based on 793 reviews
49.8 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 760 users7477 positive reviews
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The Hanging Temple is worth a visit. If you're not afraid of heights, you should definitely climb it. However, the scenic area is a bit of a rip-off. The ticket office and the Hanging Temple are in two separate places, and it feels like they're just trying to get you to take their shuttle bus.
The Hanging Temple (a national cultural relic) is located in Ciyangxia, Hengshan Mountain, 4 kilometers southeast of Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. It is a temple complex integrating Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, situated approximately 60 meters above the ground.
It was first built in the 15th year of the Taihe reign of the Northern Wei Dynasty (491 AD). It has been repaired throughout the dynasties. During the Jin and Yuan dynasties, the south and north buildings, along with the suspended walkway, largely formed the current spatial layout. The existing buildings are mainly from the Ming and Qing dynasties. (Filming location for Black Myth: Wukong) The temple gate faces south, with the west side considered the main entrance. It is a wooden frame structure with a multi-layered horizontal layout running north-south. The overall layout is "one courtyard and two buildings," with a suspended temple courtyard at the south end and two suspended flying buildings at the north end.
It is one of the earliest and best-preserved high-altitude wooden cliff-side buildings in China. The great Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai inscribed the words "Magnificent" on the cliff face. The great Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake exclaimed it as "a magnificent sight under heaven."
In the first year of the Tianxing era of the Northern Wei Dynasty (398 AD), the Northern Wei established its capital in Pingcheng (present-day Datong City). Before his death, Kou Qianzhi (365-448 AD), a Taoist master of the Northern Wei, left a will: to build a temple in the sky, so as to "reach the heavenly guests above and sever the hustle and bustle below." Afterwards, his disciples raised funds from various sources, carefully selected a site, and designed the temple. The Hanging Temple was completed in the fifteenth year of the Taihe era of the Northern Wei Dynasty (491 AD).
Travel Guide
Transportation: Bus 901 goes directly there, running once an hour, taking 2.5 hours. The last bus departs at 6 PM. However, sometimes the bus doesn't stop.
Ticket Price: Located within the Hengshan Scenic Area, the outer perimeter ticket is 15 yuan, and the climbing ticket is 100 yuan. Reservations must be made one week in advance through "Beiyue Yunyou" (Northern Yue Cloud Tour). (Free for those over 60 years old; military personnel with preferential treatment cards need to purchase a climbing ticket). Shuttle bus fare between Hengshan attractions is 20 yuan. (Not recommended for those with a fear of heights)
Time: 1-2 hours
Accommodation and Meals: Stay overnight in Hunyuan Ancient Town. Taxi fare to Hengshan is 10 yuan. The local specialty, liangfen (cold noodles), can be made in six or seven different flavors.
Nearby Attractions: Datong Ancient Town, Yungang Grottoes, Yong'an Temple, Yuanjue Temple Brick Pagoda, Hanging Temple, Hengshan Mountain, Jueshan Temple Pagoda, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda.
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