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DHR.com: Before the Forbidden City, you'll most likely pass by this first. The best time to see this massive square is during sunrise or sunset, where troops raise/lower the flag. Entering the Square is free.

ConciergeQ: What is the most creative, spiritual or emotional place in Beijing? Fairmont Beijing: "798 Art District." Read more.

J.: The CCTV Headquarters is a 234 m (768 ft), 44-storey skyscraper in the Beijing Central Business District (CBD) and serves as headquarters for China Central Television (CCTV).

Go Go Mojo Superfly: Looks awesome from outside! Bulit for the 2008 Olympics.

Rogan Josh: You can get here from 北京北 station。The train leaves at 9:30 and returns at 15:19。

Nils Holum: Best waterslide of life!

Charles-Axel Pauwels: Veel winkels

Charles-Axel Pauwels: Moet je 's avonds naartoe gaan. Allemaal soorten eten die je nog nooit gezien hebt.

Meshal Reviews 马沙尔: Love this place,, amazing things to see

Andrew Cerda: Check this place out early in the morning and later at night. During the day, get lost in the surrounding neighborhood. It's safe and very much a pre-modern China.

J.: Famous pedestrian street, it has history of more than 570 years.

Fran Jose: Don't think twice in riding a boat in the lake - it simply completes your day!

Mila May: There are a lot of little chinese souvenir shops.

J.: Zhongguancun, or Zhong Guan Cun, is a technology hub in Haidian District, very well known in China, and is often referred to as "China's Silicon Valley".

Andrew Cerda: It's all about the Water Lilies!

Boomer Jabbari: bargain hard but be nice: the salespeople work 6-7 days a week morning to night haggling and putting up with us expats and tourists :-)

Song Li: Best amusement park in the city. Ticket 160rmb 1 day pass.

Andrew Cerda: Grab some foods at the entry and head out for a hike! Plenty of space to get lost and picnic! Also, some amazing old trails and bridges to explore.

J.: The tallest building in Beijing.

Andrew Cerda: One of the largest Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries in the world. In the heart of busy Bejing, slow down and reflect on how awesome it is to wander such a historical and spiritual place!

swuhoo: Breathtaking view of the entire Forbidden City from above. Go on a clear day and check out CBD skyline too. Best 2RMB you'll spend.

J.: Zhōnglóu (钟楼), the bell tower of Beijing, stands closely behind the drum tower. Together they provide an overview of central Beijing and in the ancient times they both dominated Beijing's skyline.

Deverlsom Q: a very interesting place about beijing customs, sometimes there will has amazing exhibitions

J.: The hugest mall at Xidan surrounded by less huge malls and huge markets. Check out also the hugest bookstore in Beijing which is naturally also nearby.

Toga Mamora: a great place to hangout. plenty of restaurants and bars. do not worry if someone approaches you trying to bring u to their bars. they just wanna do business.

J.: Notebook? iPad2? Android cellphone? Follow this lead.

J.: 18 hours of spa, rest and piece for 198元. Breakfast & dinner buffet included!

J.: Take a 30-minutes high speed train to the city of Tianjin.

Shannon Roy: Beware! Last train to the city is 1030pm! After that it's the buses until midnight, then taxis only. Good luck!

joel danielson: This increasingly trendy hutong features tasty vegan (Veggie Table), Greek (Argo), Spanish (Saffron), Mexican (Sand Pebbles), and some of the city's best pizza & pasta at the classic Vineyard Café

Russell Shady: Great view if the Forbidden City from the patio. Be sure to try the pavlova for dessert!!

Andrew Cerda: If you decide to explore religious diversity in Beijing, this is a must! Largest mosque in Beijing & most prominent in China! Check out the Emperor's tablets from the 1600's! Super cool!