National Library of China, Beijing

Purple Bamboo Park

One of the larger parks in Beijing, this is centered around three lakes

Great Bell Temple & Museum

Also known as the Temple of Awakening Life

Wanshou Temple

Built in 1577, this Ming-era temple now houses the Beijing Art Museum, which has a sizable collection of ancient artwork

Paleozoological Museum of China

The Paleozoological Museum of China displays Paleolithic specimens along with ancient human and animal fossils

Beijing Planetarium

Here you can watch movement of stars and planets, creation of the solar system, evolution of life, space shuttle simulation and the history of the sun

World Art Museum & Millenium Monument

Art museum with calligraphy and other paintings

Yuyuantan Park

Huge park with cherry blossoms, tulips, lake with boats for rent, water park and playgrounds

Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution

A great place to read the official Chinese version of what happened in Chinese military history, from ancient times up to 1949

Philippe Active Space Station

Play center for children including ball pool, maze and arts and crafts area

Temple of the Moon