Top 5 Themes of Beijing’s Night Views

Beijing night is should be described as dignified and beautiful. Tian'anmen Square seems like a shining star, the Bird's Nest and Water Cube will dazzle you, and Shichahai is filled with a traditional Chinese atmosphere.  Where is the best place to enjoy the nighttime view of Beijing? Five themes are recommended here for you.

1. Splendid Beijing Night Views — the Great Wall and the Forbidden City

You must have seen many splendid photographs of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City taken during the daytime. However, few people know that the night views are also amazing.

The Dazzling Night View of the Great Wall at Simatai

The Great Wall at Simatai is the only section you can visit at night. As night falls, it is lit up to resemble a huge dragon that is eager to fly into the sky. In addition to climbing or taking a cable car to explore the Great Wall at night, one more exciting activity is to overlook Gubei Water Town and enjoy the nighttime scenery with its traditional Chinese architectural style.

  • Location: Gubeikou Town, Miyun County, Beijing
  • Cable car:
  • Opening hours: 7pm to 10pm
  • Duration: 20 minutes
  • Recommended time: 8:30pm
  • Price: 160 yuan for most visitors, or 120 yuan for customers who stay in accommodation there
  • Notice: Take a flashlight to illuminate the stages because there are no lights along the Great Wall at night and you have to walk for a distance.
simatai Night view of GubeikouGreat Wall

The Gorgeous Sunset and Night View at Jingshan Park

Located in the heart of Beijing, Jingshan Park is the ideal place to see the sunset and nighttime view of the golden Forbidden City and Beijing City. Return to a quiet yet authentic Jingshan and enjoy the rewarding nighttime scenery of the highest mountain in Beijing City.

  • Location: 44 Jingshan West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing (near the Forbidden City)
  • Opening hours: 6:30am to 9pm
  • Notice: Get there early to avoid the crowds.
jingshan Sunset at Jingshan Park

2. Classical Beijing Night Views — Shichahai and Qianmen

As one of the four ancient capitals in China, the nightlife in Beijing is wonderful and is filled with a traditional Chinese atmosphere.

Shichahai — Experience the Nightlife in Beijing’s Hutongs

One of the best ways to explore the real Beijing is to hang out in the hutongs while the most unique experience is to have a nighttime stroll in Shichahai. Different from the crazy nightlife found in the bars, hanging out in Shichahai is a great way to enjoy the traditional residences and authentic local lifestyle of Beijing.

  • Recommended Reason

There are a number of typical hutongs and courtyards, such as the big and small ‘golden silk’ hutongs, the south and north Guanfang hutongs, Yaer hutong, and Yandaixiejie.

Qianmen — Explore the Nightlife of Old Beijing

Qianmen Street is a famous commercial street located on the central axis of Beijing. Guanghe Theater is a highlight on this street, and was once one of the four famous opera houses in Beijing.

  • Recommended Reason

Because of the long history of Qianmen, there are 16 classic,  time-honored Chinese shops, such as Tongrentang drugstore, Ruifuxiang silk shop, Changchuntang drugstore, Zhangyiyuan teahouse, and Neiliansheng shoe shop.

3. Crazy Beijing Nightlife at Sanlitun

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Sanlitun Bar Street features numerous bars in various styles. As it’s located in the embassy area, it attracts many foreigners who go there to relax. If you want to explore the enthusiastic side of Beijing, go there.

  • Recommended Reason

No other area in Beijing can fire up your heart like Sanlitun. No matter what your line of work is and who you are, Sanlitun is a nightlife haven.

4. Prosperous Beijing Night Views — a City of Light

Beijing is an international city that continually attracts more and more visitors. Explore the most prosperous area in Beijing with us.

Chang An Avenue — Witness the Most Important Street in Beijing

Chang An Avenue is regarded as the longest and widest street in the world while it is also one of the most significant streets in China. Tian'anmen Square is located on the south side of Chang An Avenue while the Great Hall of the People, Zhongnanhai, the Ministry of Public Security, and other branches of the central government are on both sides of it.

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  • Recommended Reason

Where is the most important street in Beijing? Chang An Avenue is in the heart of Beijing. Therefore, you can not only admire the nighttime view of Tian’anmen Square but you can also enjoy other forms of entertainment around there.

Beijing’s China World Trade Center Tower — Enjoy the Most Modern Nighttime View in Beijing

The China World Trade Center is located in the central business district and is the most modern area in Beijing. To see the international and modern side of Beijing is an exciting activity at night.

5. Olympic Beijing Night Views — the Bird's Nest and Water Cube

The 2008 Olympic Games made Beijing known to the world, so don't miss these memorable architectural structures. The nighttime views of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube are amazing.

The Bird's Nest is the landmark building of the Beijing Olympic Games and covers 258,000 square meters. It not only witnessed the success of the Beijing Olympic Games but has also witnessed the historical progress of China, changing from an ancient country to a modern and open country.

Water Cube — a Fabulous Design

Water Cube was the main swimming center in the Beijing Olympic Games. This blue building looks like a cube of the ocean and will dazzle your eyes.

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