Many tourists who have been to Beijing have this feeling: it’s hard to make reservations for tickets, and it’s not easy to endure the 40°C heat and then the torrential rain.

Here are 3 great indoor attractions in Beijing that you can reach directly by metro, with relatively easy to obtain tickets. Perfect for a rainy day or to escape the summer heat.

China Customs Museum

It’s actually an interesting museum that reopened after many years and surprised me. Located on the east side of the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, it can be reached directly by Metro Lines 1 and 2, and it is also a free museum.

It is suitable for both older and younger children. Even if younger babies don’t understand anything, they can play here as if it were an amusement park. Because there is a Customs 902 Vessel that can be visited and played on. It was one of the most advanced ships in  1990s.

Tai Ping Yang Andover Under Water World

Some complain this aquarium is small, but locals recommend it as a great half-day activity, especially for first-timers to Beijing.

It has two free shows that kids love - the mermaids blowing bubbles and the man-shark dance. Both performances are very popular.  There are also sea lion performances, the little guys are smart and cute!

Beijing Planetarium

Metro Line 4 can help you reach multiple destinations in one stop. You can get off at Beijing Zoo Station to go to the Beijing Planetarium or Beijing Zoo to see cute pandas. You can also combine them for a visit. Let’s talk about Beijing Planetarium first.

Here you can satisfy your child’s curiosity about astronomy,  Digital projection + surround  sound, look up and see the changing seasons and the vast starry sky, and immerse yourself in the experience of space.

The selected venues are all accessible by subway, making them perfect for this weekend and Dragon Boat Festival!

Translator: LI An

Reviewer: SHEN Ruixuan