Date night · Beijing, China
12 Romantic Spots in Beijing for Couples
Gardens, viewpoints and slow waterfronts: Beijing at two-person pace.
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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