The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, and the Drum and Bell towers are all must-sees in Beijing. These buildings have been through a lot over hundreds of years, and are still filled with imperial stateliness.
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 The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is called Zi Jin Cheng in Chinese. What Does that mean? How many rooms are there? Where's the Cold Palace?
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The stories behind their architectural charm are like a historical mirror, reflecting the country's history.
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The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heavenwas built in 1420. The Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) emperors used it as a venue for honoring Heaven and praying for good harvests.
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The Summer Palace
Was its structure auspiously designed? Why does a bronze ox stand at the bank of Kunming Lake?
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How did the Bell and Drum towers tell the time?
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