Beijing is the capital city of China that has seen huge change in the past 30 years. Many of Beijing’s impressive buildings such as the Forbidden City and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven have existed for centuries. Two decades ago there were no such modern architectures as the CCTV Headquarters by Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA and no Giant Egg (The National Center for the Performing Arts) by French architect Paul Andreu.
A great way to enjoy Beijing is to see it when night falls with changing skylines and dazzling neon lights. Spare one night for a dreamy night tour of Beijing. We’ve selected the top 10 most iconic night views in Beijing. Or you may have your own version of the most beautiful night scenes in Beijing.
360° Panoramic View of Beijing City from the hilltop in Jingshan Park
You may exit from the north gate of the Forbidden City and then cross the road in the front, you will see the south gate of Jingshan Park. For normal opening time, the enctrance fee is only RMB2. But during the Peony Festival from later April and May each each year, the enctrance is raised to RMB10 per person.
The hill in Jingshan Park is 42.6 meters at relative height and 88.35 high at sea level. Just scale the stairs all the way to the tower – Wanchu Pavilion perched on the hill in the park. Wanchu Pavilion is the highest point along the Beijing’s north-south axis, a good place to have a panoramic view of the capital’s downtown area: CBD in the east; Drum Tower and Bell Tower in the north; Beihai Park in the west and the south is to the north gate of the Forbidden City.
The city of Beijing looks gorgeous seeing it change from dusk to sunset, and to the nightfall with bright neon lights around the city below.
The Iconic Night View of Beijing Central Business District (Manhattan in Beijing )
The landscapes – China World Hotel, CCTV New Office Tower and the bustling Chang’an Avenue and more – Beijing’s Central Business District ), and night view is dazzling, every minute making you intoxicated.
China Grill is one of the highest restaurants in Beijing and it is located on the 66th floor, Park Hyatt Beijing, No.2 Jianguomen Outer St., Chaoyang, Beijing where you can have a clear view of CBD. Recommended cuisines: Seafood platter, Appetizer bread, mashed Potatoes, Black pepper lobsters and more.
The Palace
The Place is notable for its huge screen hanging on the ceiling in the middle with two rows of luxury buildings on its both sides. At night people walk around under the screen enjoy the space art, high technique and lighting. The Place is alao a place for luxury shopping and gourmet experience.
The Place is designed by Jeremy Railton. He is also the designer for the world largest electric screen in Las Vegas. The Place is located about 500 meters north of Guiyou Mansion or Silk Market Building. It is in the center of CBD (Central Business Center).
Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
Beijing National Stadium, billed as “Bird’s Nest”, is located in the center of Beijing Olympic Park. It was the site for the opening and closing ceremony for the Olympic Games in 2008. It was the place where Usain Bolt of Jamaica broke the world record by winning both the 100 and 200 gold medals at the Olympics.
National Aquatics Center, popular known as “Water Cube”, is located just beside Bird’s Nest. It is “cube”” because of its semi-transparent “bubbles” spread out all over its surface with a shape very similar to the structure of “H2O”.
Source: www.tour-beijing.com
