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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Beijing

24 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Beijing, China

Updated January 24, 2020

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Unusual Attractions in Beijing

Beijing, China

The Forbidden City

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

Beijing, China

Great Wall of China Slide

Why walk on this historical site when you can zoom down instead?

Beijing, China

China Watermelon Museum

This Chinese museum proves that it's a watermelon world, we're all just living in it.

Beijing, China

Ming Dynasty Tombs

Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.

Beijing, China

798 Art District

This probably wasn't what Mao had in mind.

Beijing, China

Destination Club

A progressive LGBTQ hub offers dancing, HIV testing, art, and more.

Beijing, China

The World Park

Beijing's World Park offers the excitement of international sites without the travel.

Beijing, China

Dongyue Temple

This sensational Chinese temple walks visitors through the 76 weird departments of the afterlife.
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Beijing, China

China Watermelon Museum

This Chinese museum proves that it's a watermelon world, we're all just living in it.
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