Beijing
Beijing, China's sprawling capital, has history stretching back 3 millennia. It's known for its opulent palaces, temples, parks, gardens, tombs, walls and gates. Its art treasures and universities have made it a center of culture and art in China.
Top Attractions in Beijing
The Great Wall
The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe.
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is a palace complex in central Beijing, China. It houses the Palace Museum, and was the former Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.
Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest.