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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Shenze [2025]
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The Palace Museum
4.8
/5
184953 reviews
10
From € 7.20
Based on 14,235 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 12039 users116793 positive reviews
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Time always goes slower within the four red walls than elsewhere. How many people can finish the Forbidden City in a morning and never leave it in their lifetime? The Forbidden City is red, the Forbidden City is red, every brick and tile and every pot of wine. Two dynasties and three generations are as vast as smoke. Who can ask about the past of the Forbidden City? The red face is safe and sound. The red gates and golden palaces are dazzling, but there will be an end to the endless twists and turns. The scholar said that the tour guide Su Su of the team arranged the route reasonably, explained in detail and was very professional. The Palace Museum was formerly known as the Forbidden City. Every brick and tile of the Forbidden City has witnessed the vicissitudes of the Forbidden City for 600 years.
You must follow the guide to visit the Forbidden City. You can understand the stories of the main attractions. You can't visit them all by yourself. Every time you visit, you will gain something different. This time, I followed the guide Liu Xiucai to visit the Forbidden City. It was worth the trip.
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
50769 reviews
10
From € 59.72
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 10248 users45689 positive reviews
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That was my dream to come to Universal Studios park! From the very beginning you feel the atmosphere of fairy-tale and can’t imagine how big is it! The crowds are not that big if you come in a usual season (not holidays or vacation time). But still if you want to avoid lines you can buy express. Express for 5 is good, I really recommend!
This amusement facility gave me a very pleasant experience. The facility is cleverly designed, safe and reliable, which made me feel very at ease during the play. It is easy to operate and is fun for both children and adults.
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Badaling Great Wall
4.7
/5
54009 reviews
10
From € 4.80
Based on 11,094 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 8087 users38336 positive reviews
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The guide was very informative, also this is not a walking wall , it is a climbing wall.
Convenient. Just present your passport or ID document, you will get your ticket. The audio is in the trip app. It's very useful. But it takes time to loading the audio. Excellent view of the Great Wall. It is recommended to use cable car if you find hiking challenging. Some part of the slope is extremely steep.
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Yungang Grottoes
4.8
/5
29579 reviews
8.9
From € 14.37
Based on 995 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 739 users22986 positive reviews
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Last night, while I was having dinner, the guide called to discuss our schedule for today. I was pleasantly surprised and incredibly thoughtful! He gave us excellent suggestions for our morning itinerary at the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. He also added us on WeChat and sent us a message before we departed from the pagoda.
Today's entire tour was incredibly informative. He told us various Buddhist stories based on the sculptures in the grottoes. The guide's photography skills were incredible!
Last night, while I was having dinner, the guide called to discuss our schedule for today. I was pleasantly surprised and incredibly thoughtful! He gave us excellent suggestions for our morning itinerary at the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. He also added us on WeChat and sent us a message before we departed from the pagoda.
Today's entire tour was incredibly informative. He told us various Buddhist stories based on the sculptures in the grottoes. The guide's photography skills were incredible!
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Prince Kung's Palace Museum
4.7
/5
30404 reviews
8.8
From € 4.80
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 3519 users22769 positive reviews
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Booking tickets on Ctrip was quick and easy, and scanning the QR code to enter the palace saved time and effort. Prince Gong's Mansion truly represents "half of the history of the Qing Dynasty," with exquisite architecture and elegant gardens. I touched the "Fu" stele for good luck and fortune, and it was a worthwhile trip. Highly recommended!
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Mount Taishan
4.6
/5
33934 reviews
8.8
From € 13.77
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 301 users20351 positive reviews
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During the 2-day and 1-night trip, the driver, Master Zhang, was very nice. He played music when asked and stopped to take pictures when asked. He was very easygoing. I was very lucky to meet him during the Everest trip. Goodbye, Jianghu.
Mount Tai is a place for those who are stubborn. It is more tiring than climbing Mount Huangshan. The legs are sore on the steps that I doubt my life. It is best to wear knee pads or patellar braces so that the knees can be more stressed. I was lucky to see the sea of clouds and the sunrise. It was really beautiful.
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Temple of Heaven
4.7
/5
19220 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 8457 users13455 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
49579 reviews
8.6
From € 4.79
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 278 users38171 positive reviews
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They say, "You haven't visited Jinan if you haven't visited Baotu Spring." A visit in person reveals that this "world's finest spring" embodies Jinan's most vibrant beauty and rich heritage.
The heart of the park lies in its three thousand-year-old springs. Standing by the pools, watch the water surge from the depths, bubbling like boiling water, revolving like a jade wheel, splashing like snow, the sound resonating like thunder. Reading inscriptions by renowned calligraphers from past dynasties, one truly appreciates the magnificent scene of "clouds and mist moistening the Huabuzhu, waves roaring over Daming Lake." To avoid the crowds, the springs are at their most tranquil in the early morning hours when the park opens, allowing for the clearest sound of the gushing water and a pristine backdrop for photos.
Baotu Spring is more than a single attraction, but a symbiosis of natural wonders and cultural heritage. Here, every murmur of the spring water holds the soul of Jinan, a place worth savoring.
The three springs are less impressive after the rainy season and are rather ordinary. The other springs nearby are also quite nice and free.
The only entrance fee is 40 yuan per person for Baotu Spring, which is average value for money.
The rest of the park is also quite nice, with trees, small bridges, and flowing water. The overall design is quite beautiful, and there's also a teahouse where you can relax and enjoy a cup of tea, which is quite relaxing.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
13176 reviews
8.6
From € 9.60
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 136 users10074 positive reviews
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The Jin Temple is definitely worth a visit. Not only is it beautiful, but it also boasts a long history, numerous historical sites, and breathtaking scenery. It's a place to learn about the origins and development of the Jin region. Behind it stands Xuanwen Mountain, within the gardens lies the Nanlao Spring, along with 3,000-year-old Zhou cypress trees, the Holy Mother Hall, the Shuyu Shrine, and numerous other temples and monasteries.
A trip to Taiyuan wouldn't be complete without visiting the Jin Temple! With its robust Zhou Dynasty cypresses, limpid springs, and vibrant Song Dynasty sculptures, every brick and tile echoes history. The Jin Temple is truly worth it! The beautiful architecture, warm service, and fascinating folk performances combine ancient charm with warmth. Worthy of its title as a "Museum of Ancient Architecture," it boasts a rich heritage, tranquil scenery, and detailed explanations—a must-see destination in Taiyuan.
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Summer Palace
4.7
/5
48636 reviews
8.5
From € 34.54
Based on 15,102 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 7976 users27861 positive reviews
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Autumn Summer Palace, a century-old gui Zhengyi Fanghua. Go to the Paiyun Palace and Leshou Hall, finely chopped gold foils are covered with branches, sweet fragrance wrapped in autumn wind overflowing, mixed with water vapor in Kunming Lake, making people feel comfortable. Stop under the flowers, watch the light and shadows spill through the gap, listen to the light of the cruise ship rowing, the nose is cinnamon fragrance, the bottom of the eyes is the red wall yellow tile and the blue wave. No need to deliberately find the scenery, only this wisp of fragrance, let the autumn garden more gentle poetry.
Teacher Wu Ping was very knowledgeable and kept explaining throughout the tour. She was very considerate of the elderly and always took the tourists into consideration. She was very attentive. At the end, she even gave us a fun little gift - building blocks. I didn't feel too tired after following the whole tour, and I learned a lot. It was really eye-opening. A highly recommended tour guide.
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