If You Like - Beijing - page 36

Temple of Heaven Park A prime spot for people-watching, as Běijīng's senior citizens
dance or practise taichi in the shade of thousands of ancient cypress trees. ( CLICK HERE )
Jǐngshān Park Climb the man-made hill for fine views over the Forbidden City. ( CLICK
HERE )
Rìtán Park A soothing escape from the hustle of the nearby CBD, fly a kite by the altar
to the sun that's located here. ( CLICK HERE )
Dìtán Park Home to Běijīng's most popular temple fair during the Spring Festival. ( CLICK
HERE )
Hòuhǎi lakes Not strictly a park, but still one of the most happening open spaces in
Běijīng; a playground by day and nightlife hub come sundown. ( CLICK HERE )
Markets
Pānjiāyuán Market Hands-down the most fun market in the city, a chaotic jumble of an-
tiques, calligraphy, carpets, curios, furniture and Mao memorabilia. ( CLICK HERE )
Mǎliándào Tea Market All the tea in China, or at least most of it, with tea shops galore
around it for those in search of tea sets. ( CLICK HERE )
Silk Market Still one of the essential stops for many visitors to the capital, its collection
of counterfeit clothes and bags is as popular as the genuine silk sold here. ( CLICK HERE )
Hóngqiáo (Pearl) Market Pearls and more pearls, of wildly different quality, as well as
all manner of ephemera. ( CLICK HERE )