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Beijing, a vibrant city, has a series of activities to explore at night. There are several tips to find beauty during your Beijing night tour.

Where to Go?

Let's say it from two aspects, which attraction can you visit at night and where to explore other interesting activities.

Attractions you can visit on Beijing Night Tour

1. Tiananmen Square

It has been said it’s the biggest city square in the world, you’ll overlook the portrait of Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China. It will be more stunning than daytime.

2. Houhai Lake

Walk around the Houhai Lake, appreciate the illuminated lake rippling in the soft wind. But if you explore further, you’ll find a very vibrant street which is called Houhai Bar Street, go into any distinctive bars, ask for a drink and listen to their melodious live music to enjoy this happy moment on your Beijing night tour.

3. The Place

The Place is one of the prosperous sites in Beijing, locates in the shopping center. It’s a trendy shopping mall, dining and recreation place, but what made it special? It should be the middle of two buildings, which is said the biggest sky-screen in Asia and an iconic creation in Beijing. Every time you look up, you will see a wonderful world!

4. CCTV Headquarters

This is an outstanding and complicated project in Beijing, a tower soaring skyward. Experience the rapid growth of China modernity.

5. Olympic Park

You must have heard Bird Nest and Water Cube, which are the host stadium of the  Beijing Olympic Games. These two unprecedented buildings are more fabulous under illuminated night as if you are in a dazzling and colorful world.

6. National Center for the Performing Arts

Another great architecture provides audiences wonderful music, theater performances and opera. The exterior building looks a big egg floating in the water in the daytime, while it seems like a great blue ocean when it was lit up in the evening, very stunning!

7. Wangfujing Snack Street

Where to explore street food? Wangfujing Street should be on your list. It has various food you never tried, like traditional Beijing Baodu爆肚), Fried Guanchang炸灌肠), Candied Haw in a Stick. If you are bold enough, try scary street food like silkworm etc. Anyway, it’s a good place to enjoy Chinese delicious street food on your Beijing night tour.

8. Sanlitun Bar Street

This is the most visited street for foreigners. Every bar decorated with western European style mixed with modern style. Meet someone from other countries and chat for a while, it would be nice for having a delectable drink. Besides, dance with music to free yourself.

9. Simatai Great Wall

We’ve already talked about the places in the downtown area. But Simatai Great Wall for Beijing night tour is the perfect choice to explore and is the only Great Wall opened at night. Appreciate charming Gubei Water Town casting with colorful lights and experience the inner beauty of Great Wall by hiking. Enjoy beautiful stars in the sky if possible. That will be a memorable Beijing night tour in your lifetime.