What are the 10 Best Things To Do In Beijing In March ?
It is also a little cold in Beijing in March. Generally speaking, it seldom snows and rains during this month in Beijing. The average temperature in Beijing is around 7 degrees. You could find a variety of things to do in Beijing in March.
- Great Wall of China
- Forbidden City
- Tiananmen Square
- Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
- Ritan Park
- Temple of Heaven
- Olympic Park
- Jingshan Park
- Wangfujing Street
- Sanlitun Bar Street
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Compared to other sections of Great Wall of China in Beijing Region, Great Wall of China – Mutianyu is the most popular among foreigners. It is situated around 73 kilometers away from the city of Beijing. In March, trees on the mountain there begin to sprout. The views present the vitality. Some sections of the road on the Great Wall of China – Mutianyu are very steep.
2. Forbidden City
Forbidden City is set in the center of Beijing City. More than 20 emperors and their wives in the Ming (1368 – 1644) and Qing (1644 – 1912) Dynasties lived there. For now, 80% of the area is open to the public. It takes at least 3 hours to explore them. If you want to discover it profoundly, it is suggested that you spend 5 – 6 hours there. At 11:00 am and 14:00 pm, the Watch and Clock Hall offers demonstrations of watched and clocks in the Qing Dynasties.
Best time to enjoy the Li River Cruise?
It is safer to enjoy the cruise from October to March and in May, July and August as it rains a little in Yangshuo.
How to get to the Li River Cruise?
There is no direct bus from Guilin city to the pier in Guilin. The only option is to rent a vehicle to the pier (the pier for the 3-star cruise is called Mopanshan Pier and the pier for the 4-star and 4.5-star cruises is Zhujiang Pier). For the private rafting, there are piers in Yangdi and Xingping.
Additional Li River Cruise Advice
- As at 4th October 2020, the return cruise from Yangshuo to Yangdi is available & operating. It typically operates between April to October. The same applies for the Yangshuo to Guilin return cruises.
- There are one or two vegetarian dish options on the 4-star and 4.5-star boats. If you are vegetarian, it is suggested that you have lunch at the very first beginning as some meat may drop into the vegetables when other passengers pick it.
- There is a security check at the pier just like that at the airport. It is recommended that you arrive at the pier 30 minutes at least in advance.
- All types of tickets on the 4-star and 4.5 star boats are capped with the same pricing due to the accounting reason. But the actual pricing is higher than that on the ticket.
- For the Private Li River Cruise Rafts, persons over 65 years of age and under 120 cms tall are not permitted on-board.
Tian’anmen Square is located before the Forbidden City. It features a solemn flag-raising ceremony in the very early morning. If you are interested, you could visit one or two of the buildings there, such as Great Hall of the People, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and the National Museum of China. At night, views there are stunning.
4. Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
Located on Guozijian Street, Anding Gate, Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum is close to Lama Temple. It is the highest administrative body that manages education and the highest institution established by the state in the Yuan (1271 – 1368), Ming and Qing Dynasties. In ancient times, emperors always worshipped for Confucius at the Temple of Confucius. Through the exhibits there, you may know some about the imperial examination systems in the feudal society.
5. Ritan Park
Originally built in 1530, Ritan Park was used to hold activities to worship for the God Sun for the emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It offers you a great chance to get a little acquainted with the royal set of etiquette. In March, it is usually dotted with flowers in blossom. On the Chunfen (usually on the 21st of March), locals always hold folk culture shows and Beijing intangible cultural heritage show there.
6. Temple of Heaven
Forbidden City is set in the center of Beijing City. More than 20 emperors and their wives in the Ming (1368 – 1644) and Qing (1644 – 1912) Dynasties lived there. For now, 80% of the area is open to the public. It takes at least 3 hours to explore them. If you want to discover it profoundly, it is suggested that you spend 5 – 6 hours there. At 11:00 am and 14:00 pm, the Watch and Clock Hall offers demonstrations of watched and clocks in the Qing Dynasties.
7. Olympic Park
Olympic Park offers several modern sports facilities to visit and enjoy, such as the National Stadium (Bird’s Net), Water Cube and Ying Tung Natatorium. Some locals like to enjoy themselves in the park. Thus, you could experience part of the local life there as well.
8. Jingshan Park
Jingshan Park is dotted with old trees and old buildings in the Qing Dynasty. Some of the buildings stand on the hillside of the Jingshan Mountain. Wanchun Pavilion on the top of the mountain offers a great choice to enjoy the panoramic views of the Forbidden City. It is very popular among locals. Therefore, you could see many locals do their own activities in the park.
Situated east of the Forbidden City, Wangfujing Street features a variety of stores to discover. It is a combination of international, domestic and local boutiques, local and Western restaurants and much more. You could enjoy local snacks there after visiting the Forbidden City at night.
10. Sanlitun Bar Street
If you would like to experience local night life, Sanlitun Bar Street is a good choice. It always attracts many foreign visitors. With a length of 260 meters, it features a variety of bars to explore. Near the street, you also could find some old houses where Old Beijing locals live happily in their own way.
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Reed Flute Cave
Would you like to know why several former US presidents had spoken highly of the Reed Flute Cave after visiting it? It features its own unique charm, which some consider to be distinct from any other attractions in the world!
Elephant Trunk Hill
Have you visited a hill standing in the middle of a river in the center of a city before? How about one shapred like an Elephant? In Guilin, there is such a hill – the 300 million year old Elephant Trunk Hill. It looks just like an elephant drinking water from the Li River!
