Beijing Top Attractions

Beijing, the capital of China, boasts many historical attractions that you should not miss on your Beijing tour. The Great Wall, the longest manmade project in the world , and listed as one of the Eight Wonders; Forbidden City, the most magnificent imperial palace in China , home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Summer Palace, the largest imperial garden best preserved in China; Hutong, a mirror of Beijing folk culture which gives a glimpse of the past of old Beijing ; Temple of Heaven, the worshipping place for the emperors for a good harvest. Beijing, a successful 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Host city and a vibrant metropolis in China, is presenting its best fashion fascination to the world. The Great Wall The Great Wall is one of the Eight Wonders of the World. It is a gigantic defensive project and the longest wall in the world, which extends 8851.8km (5,500 miles) . The most popular Great Wall sections are in Beijing. Mutianyu Great Wall should not be missed. This section is less crowded and has spectacular views. A cable car takes you to the wall, and a unique Slideway is a quick, fun way to descend. 4 hours are recommended. Address : Mutianyu Village, Huairou District, Beijing The Forbidden City The Forbidden City is the best-preserved imperial palace in China. It was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It consists of 90 palaces and courtyards, 980 buildings, and 8,704 rooms and represents the supreme power of the emperors in ancient times. Address : No. 4, Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing. Tiananmen Square in the center of Beijing is said to be the largest city square in the world. Tiananmen Square is surrounded by many imposing buildings, including the Great Hall of the People, the Monument to the People's Heroes, and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum. Address : No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing The Temple of Heaven is the most holy of Beijing's Imperial temples. It was where the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came ever