Things to do in Beijing, China: The Best Ancient Ruins

May 19, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Welcome to a capital city whose story goes back at least 3000 years. In Beijing, you'll find a wealth of history, both ancient (the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace, Forbidden City) and more recent (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Tiananmen Square). For the best market experience, choose the Dirt Market over the touristy Silk Market. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is absolutely essential.
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1. Beijing Huangsi Temple

Huangsi Main Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100120 China
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Beijing Huangsi Temple

2. Shuiyu Village

Nanjiao Town, Beijing 102418 China
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Shuiyu Village

80 kilometers away from downtown Beijing, Shuiyu Village is a well-preserved ancient mountain village like a piece of uncut jade hidden among mountains. Born in the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the village has a history of over 600 years.The village’s long history brings it a unique cultural landscape of ancient houses, stone grinders, flag pole performances and the ancient commercial road.

3. The Great Wall at Badaling

Badaling, Yanqing District, Beijing 102112 China +86 10 6912 1268 http://www.badaling.cn/
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The Great Wall at Badaling

The Great Wall of China is considered to be the only man-made project visible from the moon. Although it was once thought to have been built entirely during the Qin Dynasty between 221 and 238 BC, it is now believed to have been started earlier.Stretching more than 6,400 kilometers in length.

Reviewed By raniil - Santiago, Chile

The Great Wall is one of the seven wonders, so you have to visit it if you’re in Beijing. We booked a tour to get there because it’s outside the city. We went in winter so it was very cold. In spite of this, we really enjoyed the view. We were amazed by the construction.

4. Guyaju Caves

Dongmenying Village, Zhanshanying Town, Beijing 102115 China
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Guyaju Caves

Reviewed By 395ruthp - Hong Kong, China

This is a great spot to combine with possibly one other site for a day trip out from Beijing. This isn't a huge park, probably 2 hours is plenty, but it is so, so interesting and fun to explore. These ancient cave dwellings are like vertical apartment buildings carved into cliffs, with doors carved between the "rooms" and the "floors". Probably my favorite day trip from Beijing with kids.

5. North Canal Ruins

Dongguan, Tongzhou District, Beijing 101100 China
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North Canal Ruins

6. Site Of Huguang Hall, Beijing

No.3 Hufang Road, Xicheng District, Beijing 100051 China +86 10 6304 5396
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Site Of Huguang Hall, Beijing

7. Changping Ancient Great Wall of Yan Ruins

Southwest of Satellite City, Changping District, Beijing 102200 China
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Changping Ancient Great Wall of Yan Ruins

8. Beijing Shengping Department Site

Nankou Road, Nanchang Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100017 China
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Beijing Shengping Department Site

9. Beijing Christian Youth Union Site

No.3 Dongdan North Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005 China
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Beijing Christian Youth Union Site

10. Mentougou Yanhe City and Enemy Units

Northwest of the district, Mentougou District, Beijing 100209 China
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Mentougou Yanhe City and Enemy Units

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