Beijing exudes a distinctive charm after dark. Go where the past meets the present in streets still bustling with pedestrians, or step into a different world in the artistic hutongs around Houhai...
Central Television Tower
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Get a bird's eye view of beautiful Beijing from a revolving restaurant 221 meters above the ground.
Location: West of the West 3rd Ring Middle Road, Haidian District
Opening Hours: 08:30-22:00
Ticket Purchasing Platform: Official WeChat account of the Central Television Tower (中央电视塔)
Shichahai
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If it's a night tour of Beijing you're looking for, you must take a stroll and try some tasty dishes in the hutongs of Shichahai.
Location: Near Shichahai Station on Line 8 of Beijing Subway
Wudaoying Hutong
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You'll find many young fashion and art aficionados in the brightly lit bars and shops around Wudaoying Hutong late into the night.
Location: Near Yonghegong Lama Temple Station on Line 2 of Beijing Subway
Longtan Zhonghu Park
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Visit Longtan Zhonghu Park and take a ride on the Ferris Wheel for a romantic evening tour.
Location: 19 Zuoanmennei Street, Dongcheng District
Opening Hours: 06:00-22:30 (no admission after 22:00)
Tickets: Free of charge
Jingshan Park
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Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan Park is one of Beijing's most popular spots for a view of the city. A nighttime visit to the park also offers a unique experience of Beijing's Central Axis.
Location: Jingshan West Street, Xicheng District
Opening Hours: 06:00-21:00
Ticket Purchasing Platform: Official WeChat account of "Changyou Gongyuan" (畅游公园)
Beihai Park
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View the White Dagoba Temple from a different perspective in Beihai Park at night.
Location: 1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District
Opening Hours: 06:00-21:00 (no admission after 20:30)
Ticket Purchasing Platform: Official WeChat account of "Changyou Gongyuan" (畅游公园)
Liangma River
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Enjoy brilliant lights from the banks of the Liangma River, or board a cruise ship to view the night scenery and the 24 bridges along the way.
Location: Liangma River International Style Waterfront, Chaoyang District
Opening Hours: 19:00-23:00 for night cruise tours (ticketing ends at 22:30 when the last ship departs)
Ticket Purchasing Platform: Official WeChat account of the Liangma River International Style Waterfront (亮马河国际风情水岸)
Beijing Happy Valley
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Beijing Happy Valley is a national 4A tourist attraction with lots of nighttime entertainment activities!
Location: Xiaowuji North Road, Nanmofang Township, Chaoyang District
Opening Hours: 09:00-22:00
Ticket Purchasing Platform: Official WeChat account of Beijing Happy Valley (北京欢乐谷)
Badaling Great Wall
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Location: North Fourth Tower to South Fourth Tower
Opening Time: From now till October 6
Opening hours for night tour and lights: 18:30-21:00
Ticket Purchasing Platform: Official WeChat account of the Badaling Great Wall (八达岭长城)
National Stadium (Bird's Nest)
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The Bird's Nest is stunningly beautiful when it's lit up in orange at night.
Location: 1 Guojiatiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 (ticket check ends at 21:00)
Light show starts at 19:30 (subject to change).
Ticket Purchasing Platform: Official WeChat account of the Bird's Nest (鸟巢)
(Source: Beijing Fabu)
