Shichahai Tours and Activities

Constructed from 1406 to 1420, China's Forbidden City consists of 980 buildings and covers over 180 acres. Much of the Forbidden City has been meticulously restored, but there are still a few sections that remain dilapidated.
Constructed from 1406 to 1420, China's Forbidden City consists of 980 buildings and covers over 180 acres. Much of the Forbidden City has been meticulously restored, but there are still a few sections that remain dilapidated.
We visited on a rainy, cloudy day.
White Dagoba in Beihai Park as viewed from Jingshan Park artificial hill.
Forbidden City Over the centuries, millions of intelligent scholars and warriors dreamed to enter and became part of the crew of the emperor. Young, beautiful and knowledgeable women dreamed to enter and become the concubines of the emperor. Once they are in, they are in forever and ever. Lots of tales sharing that very often a concubine will envy a bird. In their eyes, a bird can fly in and fly out while they can never leave the forbidden city. Nothing changed. Forbidden city is still a place that everyone wants to enter. Luckily, we can now leave and go as we wish. 🙂 #chinese #chineseheritage #chineseculture #wehavefreedomnow #emperor

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East Sacred Hotel-near Beijing Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City,Wangfujing Street-Newly renovated hotel

East Sacred Hotel-near Beijing Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City,Wangfujing Street-Newly renovated hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Beijing
Price was AU$1,219, price is now AU$1,032 per person
AU$1,032
per person
6 Apr - 9 Apr
found 8 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Brisbane (BNE) to Beijing (PEK)
8.8/10 Excellent! (98 reviews)
Helpful staff. Great shopping & dining nearby.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower

East Hotel The Forbidden City Drum Tower

4 out of 5
Downtown Beijing
Price was AU$1,628, price is now AU$1,324 per person
AU$1,324
per person
2 Apr - 8 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Beijing (PEK)
8.6/10 Excellent! (19 reviews)
Amazing!!! Perfect in every way!

Reviewed on 29 July 2025

Tours & day trips

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Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour

Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, TAM Square Day Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 63 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$140 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

Activity duration is 9 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$28 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

Activity duration is 2 days
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$140 per adult*
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Shows & concerts

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Beijing Roast Duck Banquet & Acrobatic Show Evening Tour

Beijing Roast Duck Banquet & Acrobatic Show Evening Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$193 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Beijing Calligraphy Class

Beijing Calligraphy Class

Activity duration is 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$28 per adult
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Prince Gong Mansion

You can browse the exhibits at Prince Gong Mansion, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

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Bell and Drum Towers

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You can study the exhibits at Guo Moruo Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Beijing. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

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Explore the great outdoors at Shicha Lake Park, a lovely green space in Beijing. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Huodezhengjun Ancestral House

You can learn about the history of Beijing with a trip to Huodezhengjun Ancestral House. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Top Shichahai Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

4 out of 5
No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing
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Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
50 Wangfujing Avenue Beijing Beijing
Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Novotel Beijing Peace

Novotel Beijing Peace

4 out of 5
No 3 Jinyu Hutong Beijing Beijing
Novotel Beijing Peace
Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center

Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center

4 out of 5
No 2 Chao Yang Men Bei Da Jie Beijing Beijing
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Grand Hyatt Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

5 out of 5
1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing
Grand Hyatt Beijing
Empark Prime Hotel Beijing

Empark Prime Hotel Beijing

4.5 out of 5
No.2 Wangfujing Main Street Beijing Beijing
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Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel

Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.3 Sha Jing Hu tong, Beijing Beijing
Beijing Le Zai Nan Luo Gu Xiang Wang Fu Jing Forbidden City Courtyard Hotel
Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

5 out of 5
57 Wangfujing Street Beijing Beijing
Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

5 out of 5
8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng Beijing Beijing
Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
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