What to do in Beijing

Do in Beijing

Rent a bike in beijing

Visit some of the remaining hutongs. It is a better way to see Beijing first hand on the bike, but just aware of vehicles (China driving styles may differ from those you are used to).

Visit the Temple of Heaven

If you go early in the morning you will see thousands of Beijingers starting the day with tai chi.

Foot massage in Beijing

• After a foot massage, very nice and relaxing and / or pedicure, etc. (for a fraction of the price in the West) offering serious and professional center of Beijing (near the Hotel Beijing, for example).

The Beijing Opera at the Lao Shan Tea House

The Beijing Opera at the Lao Shan Tea House (老舍茶馆 Lǎoshě Cháguǎn), west of Qianmen Station. Short displays is always in the afternoon (appears about 40 min). Access is free but you need to buy a cup of tea. Long night shows. You must book a seat in advance, because the place is always packed. Tickets start at ¥180 and includes tea and refreshments.

The Beijing Shooting Range

International Shooting Range , ☎ +86 10 69771368 ext 3103 (Chinese only). The Beijing Shooting Range Clay Target Field is a shooting range in the Shijingshan District of Beijing, China. It was under renovation and was completed in August 2007 for the 2008 Summer Olympics.Shoot Chinese automatic guns and other crazy military grade weapons at the International Shooting Range north of Beijing.

Beijing spa complex

Enjoy life as the locals do at a spa complex like The Bigeast Ocean Gymnastic Club , 200m east of Huawei Bridge , ☎ +86 10 87323329/+86 10 87323328 . Has a huge sauna, 3 different kinds of spas to soak in, a steam room, and showers. After a jaunt in the spa room, get dressed up in pajamas and head upstairs to witness a variety show with comedians, singers, and clowns. After the show, you can relax in the reclining sofa room or grab some snacks from the cafe. The truly unique experience for someone who’s “seen it all” in China.