Create meetup in Beijingchevron_right
Select a place on the map to change the location.
I want to meet
Verified required?
want to meet at fmd_good Vintage Avenue
want to meet at fmd_good City Market
explore Beijing Guides
bar_chart Trends in Beijing
Ancient Echoes?
The paper map tip someone else gave you is spot on, the app's garbage for finding temporary stuff. If you're going back for the Tang pottery, head to the second floor but ignore the main hall signs, they're useless. Walk toward the ancient ceramics wing and look for a small doorway just past the restrooms near the south stairwell, that's where they tuck the rotating exhibits. I've asked three different guards there and they all pointed me to that same spot, so trust them over the signage.
yeah the museum is a maze, i've been there like 5 times and still miss stuff. the trick i've found is to actually go to the main info desk near the entrance and ask for the paper map, not the app one. the paper map is way more detailed and has the temporary exhibits marked with a little red stamp, the app never shows those. also the tang dynasty stuff is usually tucked away in a corner on the second floor near the ancient ceramics section, it's not on any signs i've seen. if you ask a guard they'll point you straight there, they know the layout better than anyone.
honestly the trick is to just pick a direction and go, the place is too big to plan anyway. the map app is decent but half the exhibits aren't on it still. staff near the info desks are prob your best bet if you're hunting something specific
best photo spots in beijing?
olympic forest park is slept on fr. the linden trees along the main axis go gold in late october and the bird's nest reflection in the lake at sunrise is nuts, barely anyone there on weekdays. also check out 798 art district on a weekday morning, the old factory pipes and graffiti make great contrast shots. tbh bring a wider lens than u think you need, everything in beijing is bigger than it looks in photos
everyone goes for the big landmarks but honestly the best shots i got were from the overpasses on the 3rd ring road at dusk, just traffic light trails with CCTV tower lit up in the background. also guomao at blue hour from the silk street footbridge, the CBD towers all glassy & orange, tripod helps cuz u need a slow shutter. one thing nobody mentions, air quality totally changes your photos so check the AQI app the night before, a clear day after rain is worth waiting for
For sunrise the Temple of Heaven east gate area is underrated, locals doing tai chi around 5:30am with the morning fog, way better than fighting crowds at Tiananmen. For sunset honestly just walk along the canal near Shichahai, the reflections off the water with the Drum Tower behind are hard to beat. Bring a tripod if you can, the good light only lasts like 20 mins this time of year.
load 1 more reply