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- Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
- Cool Activities
- Fishing
- Fun Things to Do
- Golf Courses
- Historical Things to Do
- Lakes And Rivers
- Historic Sites
- Museum Exhibits
- Nature & Wildlife
- Offbeat Activities
- Ask a Local
- Locals have answered 90 questions about Beijing.
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1. Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling
- Madam Soong's former home is worth visiting
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- Landmarks
- Xi Cheng District
- Nile Expert Tip: Explore the less crowded and more peaceful reaches of Houhai.
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2. Hou Hai Lake
- A beautiful and romantic lake circled in classy bars and restaurants
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- Lakes and Rivers
- Xi Cheng District
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3. Rear Lakes (Houhai)
- Three Lakes
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- Nature & Wildlife
- Xi Cheng District
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4. Bei Hai Gongyuan (Beihai Park)
- Beautiful Park with Historic Buildings
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Xi Cheng District
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5. Lu Xun Museum
- Dedicated to an important figure
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- Museums
- Xi Cheng District
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6. Capital Museum (Shou Du Bo Wu Guan)
- Learn More About the City
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- Xi Cheng District
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7. National Center for the Performing Arts
- The Egg is Open
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- Architecture
- Xi Cheng District
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8. Baiyun Guan (White Cloud Temple)
- Taoist Temple
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- Religious Sights
- Xi Cheng District
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9. Chung-Yo Department Store
- Simply Enormous
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- Shopping
- Xi Cheng District
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10. Huoshen Temple
- 1000 Year Old Temple to the Fire God
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- Xi Cheng District
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The Best of NileGuide
- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should Beijing’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
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Restaurants
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Nightlife
- Latest Beijing Bars, Clubs & Nightlife
- Music in Beijing
- Nightclubs
- Off the Beaten Path Nightlife
- Bars and Clubs near Houhai Bar and Restaurant Area
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- Dance
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