Get outdoors · Beijing, China
12 Outdoor Adventures Near Beijing
When the city is done with you: the outdoors within 100 km of Beijing, ranked by the travelers who went.
Everything here sits within 100 km of Beijing, ordered by review volume from real travelers. Distances are measured, not guessed. Updated monthly.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Park & nature60 km awayMutianyu is the stretch of the Great Wall most visitors to Beijing should choose: it's beautifully restored, wraps over densely forested ridgelines that turn gold in autumn and white in winter, and…
Read our full guide →Jingshan Park
Park & naturein the cityJingshan Park is the perfect complement to a Forbidden City visit, an imperial park built around an artificial hill directly behind (north of) the palace, created from the earth excavated to make the…
Read our full guide →Beihai Park
Park & naturein the cityBeihai Park is a historic imperial garden in central Beijing, originally built in the 10th century.
Read our full guide →Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
Park & naturein the cityBeihai Park is one of Beijing's oldest and most beautiful imperial gardens, a serene 1,000-year-old royal park just northwest of the Forbidden City, arranged around a large lake.
Read our full guide →John - Driver in Beijing
Park & naturein the cityFree entryLocated in the heart of Beijing, this park offers a tranquil escape from the city's bustling streets.
Read our full guide →Ritan Park (Ritan Gongyuan)
Park & nature5 km awayFree entryRitan Park, or Ritan Gongyuan, is one of Beijing's oldest imperial parks, originally built in 1530 during the Ming Dynasty as a site for the emperor to worship the sun.
Read our full guide →Chaoyang Park
Park & nature7 km awayFree entryChaoyang Park is a sprawling urban oasis in the Chaoyang District of Beijing, covering over 288 hectares.
Read our full guide →Zizhuyuan Gongyuan (Black Bamboo Park)
Park & nature8 km awayFree entryZizhuyuan Gongyuan, also known as Black Bamboo Park, is a tranquil escape in the bustling Haidian district of Beijing.
Read our full guide →Cherry Valley Botanical Garden
Park & nature19 km awayCherry Valley Botanical Garden, located in the northwestern outskirts of Beijing in Haidian District, is a sprawling green space dedicated to plant conservation, research, and public enjoyment.
Read our full guide →Shicha Lake Park
Park & nature3 km awayFree entryShicha Lake Park, also known as Shichahai, is a picturesque area in central Beijing comprising three interconnected lakes: Qianhai, Houhai, and Xihai.
Read our full guide →Jianruiying Baqi Camp of Xiangshan Mountain, Haidian
Landmark19 km awayJianruiying Baqi Camp is a well-preserved military encampment from the Qing dynasty, nestled at the base of Xiangshan Mountain in Beijing's Haidian District.
Read our full guide →Haidian Park
Park & nature12 km awayFree entryHaidian Park is a tranquil green space located in Beijing's Haidian District, near the Northeast Corner of Wanquanhe Junction.
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How we pick these
Outdoor and active spots around Beijing — trails, viewpoints, water and adrenaline — ranked by real review volume out of the 122 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Some activities near Beijing are weather- or season-dependent, so confirm they're running.
Popular tours and rentals sell out on weekends and holidays.
Bring layers and water; outdoor conditions shift faster than in the city.
Common questions
What outdoor activities are there in Beijing?+
The list above covers the top-rated active things to do in and around Beijing, from easy walks to bigger adventures.
Is Beijing good for adventure travel?+
Yes — this page ranks the outdoor experiences visitors rate most highly.
Do you need to book activities in advance?+
Guided and equipment-based activities are best booked ahead, especially in peak season.
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