China Travel Guide: Beijing

Beijing Library

A new cultural landmark in the capital, the Beijing Library in Tongzhou district was named one of TIME Magazine's 100 World's Greatest Places to Visit in 2025.

The futuristic structure has redefined what a 21st-century library can be. Its awe-inspiring design weaves together elements of the native ginkgo tree and the Grand Canal, creating a space that feels both timeless and cutting-edge.

The library has one of the world's largest single reading rooms, an intelligent automated book storage system, as well as over 3,000 annual cultural events, from AI poetry workshops to holographic history lectures.

Shougang Park

Shougang Park in Shijingshan district has transformed itself from a steel giant into an Olympic heritage and creative cultural spot.

It is not only a witness to Beijing's industrial history but also the venue for the freestyle skiing and snowboarding big air events during the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. The park is dedicated to becoming a new landmark that showcases Beijing's industrial, Winter Olympics and innovation cultures.