Plan your Beijing tour? We suggest you have a night tour in Beijing If you...
Jul 20, 2023Published
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Plan yourBeijing tour? We suggest you have a night tour in Beijing If you are lucky to have a clear night with good visibility in Beijing.
So where to see at night in Beijing? Beijing has much to offer after nightfall with numerous buildings and roads lit up in a multi-coloured blaze with surreal atmosphere.
Well, let's start with Forbidden City. Though not allowed to enter Forbidden City for a night view, people still have the opportunity to see Forbidden City's night beauty.
Climbing up to Wanchun Pavilion atop the Jingshan Hill north of Forbidden City (just 180 meter stone steps) and have a panorama of Forbidden City.
Standing on the terrace in the Wanchun Pavilion on the hill top
Standing on the terrace in the Wanchun Pavilion atop the Jingshan Hill north of Forbidden City, take clear pictures of Forbidden City at night with the south backdrop of lit Tiananmen Square.
Forbidden City Panorama at night
Move your camera from the middle to the right side ( northwest corner of Forbidden City) for a good shot.
The Northwest Corner of Forbidden City
Point your camera to the left side ( the northeast corner of Forbidden City).
The northeast corner of Forbidden City)
Night View of Forbidden City along the Bank of the Moat
You may walk to the moat along on the northern wall of Forbidden City. The night view of the turrets of Forbidden City is stunning with traditional buildings coated with lights.
Amateur photographers
Walk to the northwest corner of Forbidden City and take the exhilarating picture of the turret and moat with the backdrop of the bright moon.
The Northwest Turret of Forbidden CityA moonlit night
Stroll along the moat outside the northern wall of Forbidden City.
Stroll along the moat north of Forbidden City
Tip: Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours
If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Beijing guided tours:
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