Places to Explore in Beijing at Night

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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

Get a bird's eye view of beautiful Beijing from a revolving restaurant 221 meters above the ground.
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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

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.
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Location
Near Shichahai Station on Line 8 of Beijing Subway

Wudaoying Hutong

You'll find many young fashion and art aficionados in the brightly lit bars and shops around Wudaoying Hutong late into the night.
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Location
Near Yonghegong Lama Temple Station on Line 2 of Beijing Subway

Longtan Zhonghu Park

Visit Longtan Zhonghu Park and take a ride on the Ferris Wheel for a romantic evening tour.
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Location
19 Zuoanmen Inner Street, Dongcheng District
Opening Hours
06:00-22:30 (no admission after 22:00)
Tickets
Free of charge

Jingshan Park

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.
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Location
Jingshan West Street, Xicheng District
Opening Hours
06:00-21:00
Ticket Purchasing Platform

WeChat account "Changyou Gongyuan" (畅游公园)

Beihai Park

View the White Dagoba Temple  from a different perspective in Beihai Park at night.
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Location
1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District
Opening Hours
06:00-21:00 (no admission after 20:30)
Ticket Purchasing Platform

WeChat account "Changyou Gongyuan" (畅游公园)

Liangma River

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.
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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 Liangma River International Customs Waterfront (亮马河国际风情水岸)

Beijing Happy Valley

Beijing Happy Valley is a national 4A-Level tourist attraction with lots of nighttime entertainment activities!
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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
From the North Fourth Tower to the 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)

The Bird's Nest is stunningly beautiful when it's lit up in orange at night.
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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)
Source: BeijingService