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Where to Go in Beijing
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Great Wall |
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The Great Wall is one of the eight wonders of the world. Just
outside Beijing, it is possible to climb a section of the Great Wall
and enjoy a splendid panoramic view that you will remember for the
rest of your life.
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Forbidden City |
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The magnificent Forbidden City is the world's largest and
best-preserved imperial palace complex. Surrounded by a moat that is
six meters deep and a ten-meter high wall are 9,999 rooms. |
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Temple of Heaven |
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Temple of Heaven is the largest group of structures in the
country dedicated to rituals that pay homage to heaven. |
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Tian'anmen Square
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The largest city central square in the world, the solemn and
respectful Tian'anmen Square is not only the symbol of Beijing but
also the symbol of China. |
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Summer Palace |
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The Summer Palace is a famous classic imperial garden with
breathtaking beauty. Bold and generously designed, the northern
gardens skillfully blend into the exquisite delicacy of the southern
gardens. |
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Old Summer Palace |
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The Old Summer Palace was retained as a memory to the history
that all Chinese will never forget how the foreign powers had ruined
China in the past. |
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Yonghe Lamasery |
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The Yonghe Lamasery is the largest and
best-known lamasery in Beijing. It was formerly the residence of
Emperor Yongzheng before he ascended the throne. |
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Ming Tombs |
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At a distance of 50 km northwest of Beijing stands an arc-shaped
cluster of hills fronted by a small plain. Here is where 13 emperors
of the Ming dynasty were buried. |
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Beihai Park |
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Beihai Park, probably built by the Great Khan, was enjoyed by
the various rulers of China for hundreds of years and features
pavilions, architecturally interesting walkways, and so on. |
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