Top 50 Best Things to Do near Lingyuan

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_ZF***93

The Eight Outer Temples are actually an abbreviation for the Eight Temples Outside the Pass. Puning Temple was the first temple built by Emperor Qianlong after his ascension to the throne (Puning, as the name suggests, means "universal peace"). Putuo Zongcheng Temple was the last temple he built. This is the only one of the Eight Outer Temples managed by the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau (Lama); the others are managed by the Cultural Relics Bureau. A must-see here is the Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin Bodhisattva (the world's largest existing gilded wooden standing Buddha statue). Emperor Qianlong liked to erect steles. The steles describe the background of the temple's construction, and the steles even use puns, with money and dragon patterns carved at the bottom. I heard a story from Director Wang that made me realize Emperor Qianlong was a person of extremely high emotional intelligence. When asked if the use of Chinese characters on the back of the steles was because Chinese was considered inferior to Manchu, Qianlong replied, "No, it's precisely because the Chinese language of the Central Plains is so profound that the back is written as a backing for the Manchu script." (This is anecdotal and not even historical; just something I heard.)

Anonymous user

Cultural sites leave us with historical imprints, and the gilded tiles of the Little Potala Palace are awe-inspiring, highlighting the weakness of a nation that can't even protect its own treasures! The tourism regulations regarding fire prevention at the Little Potala Palace are played on repeat, and the background music during the tour is a bit unbearable. I don't understand it, but I respect it!

熊猫小胖90

This was my first time visiting the Mountain Resort during the off-season, so it wasn't crowded. The entrance fee was 90 yuan per person, but most of the money probably went to the museum. Winter comes early here, so the Mountain Resort's scenery is slightly less impressive than in other seasons. To get here, you have to pass through the museum first to reach the gardens. The scenic area has three routes, but the mountain path is inaccessible in winter, so you can only see the garden views. The park is very large; it would be quite nice with snow. Summer and autumn must be very beautiful. The entrance fee isn't cheap!

Anonymous user

The tickets for several attractions are combined, which is very convenient. Although they are a bit far apart, the price is reasonable. In winter, there are few people and no need to queue, which is fantastic. The overall experience is excellent, and the combined ticket price is reasonable.

_CF***18

Xinao Underwater World really surprised me. There are many small underwater animals here. The first floor is full of underwater marine life, and there are many beautiful check-in spots on the second floor. There are not many people here, and there is also the first beauty show.

Anonymous user

I came here with my kids to play. During the National Day holiday, there were more people than animals. I waited in line for an hour but still didn't see any animals. Then I fell asleep because I was tired.

老少皆宜（）

Pigeon Nest Park in Beidaihe was once very famous, and it was the first place for Beijingers to visit when they came to Beidaihe. It's both a park and a great spot to watch the sunrise over the sea, so many people would stay overnight in the park to wait for the sunrise. Now, new scenic spots are constantly emerging in Beidaihe, but Pigeon Nest Park remains very popular. Taking a walk and relaxing in the park, or climbing to a high point to enjoy the sea view, is still a great option.

Anonymous user

Perhaps because my expectations were too high, I was slightly disappointed, but it was still breathtaking. Seven Buddhas side-by-side, with the Lord of the Netherworld on the far left—the only one of its kind in the entire country. It reflects Yelü's filial piety towards Empress Dowager Xiao. You should come and experience it!

M22***03

The zoo is quite large, and I felt like there weren't many animals there, but they were all well cared for. I hadn't planned to go, but it was so hot that day, and I figured the zoo would be a bit cooler, so I decided to stop by.

M52***62

As a frequent traveler, the only thing I recommend about Xianluo Island is the sea cable car. This suspended, non-enclosed gondola ride is incredibly thrilling, with the sea breeze caressing your face and the vast expanse of turquoise waters, making it well worth a try. However, Xianluo Island itself isn't worth exploring; it's a small area and the attractions are relatively old. The island's conch museum isn't particularly impressive, but there are plenty of parking lots nearby, making it relatively convenient.