BeijingFree things to do in Beijing
33 places in Beijing you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.
Free landmarks & monuments in Beijing
- Tower of Immortality
- Monument to the People's Heroes
- Pagoda of Cishou Temple
- 燕墩
Free parks & viewpoints in Beijing
- Wanshou Park
- Zhongshan garden
- 元大都城垣遗址公园
- 元大都城垣遗址公园
- 元大都城垣遗址公园
- Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park
- 元大都城垣遗址公园
- Beijing Grand View Garden
- 南礼士路公园
- Nanguan Park
- Shuangxiugong yuan
- Houhai Park
- Side Park
- Temple of Earth Park
- Olympic Park
- Ritan Park6号 日坛北路Mon–Sun 06:00-22:00
- Jingshan Park
- Chaoyang Park
- Liuyin Park
- 永定门公园156 永定门内大街Mon–Sun 06:00-20:00
- Yuyuantan Park
- Zizhuyuan Park
- Lianhuachi Park
- Changpuhe Park
- 袁崇焕墓和祠
- Taoranting Park
- Qingnianhu Park
- Longtan ParkMon–Sun 06:00-22:00
- Longtanxihu Park
When museums in China open free entry
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Free & cheap tours in Beijing
A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.
Tickets for attractions in Beijing, booking ahead skips the queue.
Answers to your questions
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