Date night · Beijing, China
12 Romantic Spots in Beijing for Couples
Mutianyu Great Wall sets the tone. The rest of romantic Beijing follows, ranked by real visits.
Chosen by setting (gardens, viewpoints, waterfronts, old towns), ranked by traveler review volume out of 122 tracked Beijing places. Updated monthly.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Park & natureMutianyu 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 & natureJingshan 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 & natureBeihai Park is a historic imperial garden in central Beijing, originally built in the 10th century.
Read our full guide →Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
Park & natureBeihai 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 & natureFree entryLocated in the heart of Beijing, this park offers a tranquil escape from the city's bustling streets.
Read our full guide →Beijing Botanical Garden
MuseumThe Beijing Botanical Garden is a sprawling 400-acre oasis located in the Haidian District, at the foot of the Western Hills.
Read our full guide →Ritan Park (Ritan Gongyuan)
Park & natureFree 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 & natureFree 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 & natureFree 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 & natureCherry 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 & natureFree 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 →Yinding Bridge
LandmarkFree entryYinding Bridge, also known as the Silver Ingot Bridge, is a charming marble arch bridge spanning the narrowest point of Shichahai Lake in central Beijing.
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How we pick these
Romantic spots in Beijing — views, quiet corners and special-occasion places — ranked by reviews from the 122 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Sunset makes the viewpoints; dinner spots are calmest just after they open.
Reserve ahead for standout restaurants and anything with a view.
Weekday evenings in Beijing are far less crowded than weekends.
Common questions
Where should couples go in Beijing?+
The list above ranks the most romantic, highly-rated places in Beijing, from scenic viewpoints to intimate dinners.
Is Beijing good for a romantic trip?+
Yes — this page gathers the spots couples rate most highly for a special trip.
What's a good date idea in Beijing?+
Pair a sunset viewpoint with dinner nearby, or a quiet walk followed by drinks at one of the spots above.
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