For those intrigued by the beauty of architecture and the appeal of the city's hutongs, this guide should be an informative supplement to your weekend outings.

Jingshan Park:Located at the center of the north-south axis of Beijing's inner city, at sunset, it’s an idyllic, panoramic lookout of the Forbidden Cityat the Wanchun Pavilionof Jingshan Park. Walk through the park, listen to ballads of ancientBeijing, andwatch the elderly partake in tai qi.

Address: No.44 Jingshan West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

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Beijing Aquarium: The biggest feature of the underwater circumnavigation area is the underwater tunnel, where the coral and jellyfish pavilionsare located. It is also the exhibition area with the largest number of fish. In addition to fish watching, you can also enjoy majesticperformances by animals such as dolphins, whales, and sea lions.

Address: No. B18, Gaoliangqiao Xiejie, Haidian District, Beijing(inside the north gate of Beijing Zoo)

Xishiku Church：It is one of the largest and oldest churches in Beijing with a classic Gothic design. Located in the heart of Beijing, Xishiku Church is a secluded place where you can feel both the sanctity of the church and the beauty of its architecture.

Address: No. 33, Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Wudaoying Hutong: the most literary and artistic hutong in Beijing with a total length of 632 meters. This site is filled with elegant vegetarian restaurants,creative shops,quiet cafes,and exquisite handicraft galleries. Additionally, the surrounding vegetation at Wudaoying Hutong is surely a picturesque sight to see.

Address: Wudaoying Hutong, Andingmen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Beijing Minsheng Art Museum:The main structure of the exhibition hall is composed of multiple irregular boxes, which not only presents a three-dimensional abstract modern art form, but also highlights the free spirit of visual tension and rich imagination. Spaces of different shapes, stairs connecting floors, rainbow floor-to-ceiling windows...the entire museum is a popular attraction for photo-taking.

Address: No. 9 Jiuxianqiao North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

(Source: Visit Beijing)