Month by Month - Beijing - page 61

For Free
Běijīng may not appear at first sight to be a city overburdened
with freebies. But dig a little deeper and there are a plethora of
places to see, things to do and worthwhile experiences to be had
that don't involve cash changing hands.
Free Activities
Hòuhǎi Lakes
Join the locals as they promenade around the lakes ( CLICK HERE ), offer them advice on their
kite-flying technique, or scrounge a bat and play them at table tennis. The fearless can dive
into the water for a free swim.
Hútòng
Walk your shoes off through the myriad of ancient alleyways that crisscross central Běijīng.
There's something to see almost every step of the way.
Pānjiāyuán Market
Best visited early on Sunday morning, this market ( CLICK HERE ) is a fantastic place to
browse, although with so much on offer you will be tempted to spend money.
798 Art District
One of the very best freebies in town is spending a day perusing the numerous galleries of
this art district ( CLICK HERE ) inhabiting a former electronics factory. They're mostly closed
on Mondays.
Free Museums
All you have to do to get into the following for free is bring your passport.