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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
184840 reviews
10
From US$ 8.43
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 11767 users117077 positive reviews
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The Forbidden City is truly worth it! Our guide, Miss Nie Qian, is incredibly beautiful and her explanations are incredibly interesting. She told us all kinds of historical stories that felt like jokes, not boring at all. This trip was both educational and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
During our visit to the Forbidden City, Xiucai praised our guide, Nie Qian, for her beauty, professionalism, and humor. Her explanations were clear and insightful, ranging from the Forbidden City's overall layout and the "front court and rear bedrooms" arrangement to the meaning of the Chinese characters on the plaques of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the stories of each ancient tree in the Imperial Garden. She seamlessly woven historical context into our narrative, allowing us to not only appreciate the grandeur of the architecture but also understand its cultural significance. She also proactively pointed out ideal photo spots to avoid crowds and provide good angles. It was a truly wonderful experience!
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Universal Beijing Resort
4.6
/5
50456 reviews
10
From US$ 69.95
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 10036 users45388 positive reviews
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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.
It is a good choice to have afternoon tea when there are many people entering the park on Saturdays. You can rest, taste delicious food, and watch a show on the terrace without having to squeeze in with others. It is quite comfortable and cozy.
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Prince Kung's Palace Museum
4.7
/5
30251 reviews
8.8
From US$ 5.62
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 3461 users22651 positive reviews
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A landmark Beijing destination: Prince Gong's Mansion. The overall environment is quite good, and it's recommended for those who like historical sites. The free museum inside the park allows you to learn about the past owners and history of Prince Gong's Mansion, and there is also a goldfish exhibition to visit.
I've always heard that Prince Gong's Mansion is huge and rich, but I was a little disappointed when I finally saw it today. First of all, it was a bit messy because of the crowds. The organization of the attractions was not very good. Many places were either under repair or rented out as shops. There was even a wedding dress shop. I was really speechless 😓
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Mount Taishan
4.6
/5
33456 reviews
8.8
From US$ 16.16
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 users19939 positive reviews
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The tour started with a meeting point to board a bus to bring us to the attraction entrance. Our guide Lianghua was punctual, gave us an introduction of the Mount Tai and brought us around. She was readily available to answer our questions and was helpful throughout the tour. The climb at the 18 bends was challenging yet satisfying. Over 3000 steps. The view at the peak was great and totally worth it. Amazing experience overall.
Overall, I like the cable car at Mount Tai, but the scenery at Mount Tai is really good. The price is not expensive, especially for the elderly, who are free or half price, which is very friendly. You don’t have to carry too many things up the mountain, and there are things for sale. I personally feel that it is not very expensive and within an acceptable range.
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Temple of Heaven
4.7
/5
19207 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 8307 users13451 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
49352 reviews
8.6
From US$ 5.62
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 users37985 positive reviews
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Stepping into Baotu Spring Park feels like stepping into a natural ink painting. Three clear springs gush endlessly, like jade liquid rising into the air and snow-capped waves surging, their endless vitality awe-inspiring! Surrounding the park are exquisite pavilions and weeping willows swaying in the water, perfectly blending the grandeur of northern gardens with the graceful beauty of Jiangnan scenery. Li Qingzhao's former residence, nestled within the park, adds a touch of cultural elegance. The water is crystal clear, revealing the bottom, and koi carp swim gracefully. Watching from the railing, your heart follows the tranquility of the springs, and your worries vanish. Admire the crabapple blossoms in spring and the chrysanthemums in autumn. The misty winter air, shrouded in mist, creates a truly dreamlike scene. Jinan's soul converges here, truly the most vibrant pearl of the Qilu region!
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.
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
13063 reviews
8.6
From US$ 11.24
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 users9967 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
48607 reviews
8.5
From US$ 40.46
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 7875 users27919 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
9374 reviews
8.4
From US$ 2.11
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 users6998 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 US$ 7.03
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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