Sights in Beijing

The Great Wall is a symbol of the ancient Chinese civilization. It was built as a defensive structure. Stretching 6,350 kilometers, it is classified as a World Cultural Heritage.

The Forbidden City, lies in the center of Beijing. Built between 1406 and 1420, it served as the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Located in the center of Beijing, Tian’anmen Square covers 400,000 square meters. It is the largest city square in the world.

The Temple of Heaven, built in 1420s, is the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing would pray to Heaven for good harvest. It is the largest temple complex…

Covering an area of 40 square kilometers, the Ming Tombs is a group of mausoleums of 13 Ming emperors and their empresses and concubines.

The Summer Palace was a grand imperial palace and a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty. It is an outstanding example of imperial gardens in classical Chinese style. It houses…