Beijing AttractionsBeijing, the heart of China, is always the first choice of travelers who are willing to know a time-honored and developed city of China. It has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for over 800 years from the Yuan Dynasty. The numerous royal buildings with long history endow it with incomparable charm, not only the 'Nation's Best' but also the 'World's Best'. On the other hand, as the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games, this oriental ancient city presented her best fashion fascination to the world.
Top Attractions
 |  Forbidden CityThe magnificent Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world. It has 9,999 rooms in flourishing period with just a single room short of the number that ancient Chinese belief represents 'Divine Perfection' and surrounded by a moat six meters deep and ten-meter high wall. For five centuries, this palace functioned as the administrative center of the country. |
 | Great Wall in Beijing The Great Wall of China is one of the 'Eight Wonders of the World' and is enlisted in the World Heritage Directory. This immense wall was built to keep out invaders as well as to retain the inhabitants. It spans five provinces from Shanhaiguan Pass in the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west, looking like a gigantic dragon across deserts, grasslands and mountains. In the downtown area, it is possible to climb Badaling Great Wall. |
 | Tiananmen Square The solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square is the largest central city square in the world, which serves not only the city's symbol but also the whole of China. This immense courtyard is surrounded by a variety of significant edifices such as the Tiananmen Tower, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, Monument to the People's Heroes and National Museum. |
Imperial Gardens & Mausoleums|
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 Altar of the Moon | Altar of the Sun | Beihai Park | Eastern Qing Tombs | |
| Old Summer Palace | Western Qing Tombs | |||
It is the capital city of several Dynasties. Therefore, besides the spectacular imperial palaces, it also possesses the most luxurious royal gardens—the well-preserved Summer Palace with an area of 727 acres, the elegant Beihai Park and the destroyed Old Summer Palace. On the other hand, those Emperors also constructed spectacular mausoleums for themselves. The Ming Tombs of the 13 emperors should be the most excellent necropolis. Temples|
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| Altar of Earth | Big Bell Temple | Eight Great Sites Park |
| Five Pagoda Temple | Hongluo Temple | Ordination Terrace Temple |
| Ox Street Mosque | Pool and Mulberry Tree Temple | Temple of Azure Clouds |
| Temple of Cloud Dwelling | Temple of Great Awakening | Temple of Recumbent Buddha |
| Temple of Vast Succour | White Cloud Temple | White Dagoba Temple |
Due to religion was always related with the supreme imperial power, it at one time served as the focus of religious life with lots of beautiful temples. The Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors paid homage to the glory of heaven, is the largest group of structures in the country dedicated to rituals. To be opposite, the Altar of Earth was used to worship the God of the Earth. The Great Bell Temple, where the Emperor prayed for rainfall in the Qing Dynasty. Historical Sites|
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| Ancient Observatory | Bell and Drum Tower | Peking Man Site |
| Imperial Academy | Marco Polo Bridge | |
If you would like to experience the local life, there is a great deal of Hutongs and Courtyards distributed for your choice. The Prince Gong's Mansion should be the most magnificent courtyard, which was the residence of an official and then a prince. Other famous historical sites include the Bell and Drum Towers, the Colored Glaze Factory (Liulichang) Street for people interested in Chinese calligraphy, painting or other artwork, the Lugou Bridge carved with marvelous stone lions. Modern Scenic Spots|
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| Aquarium | Aviation Museum | Beijing Zoo |
| Capital Museum | CCTV Tower | Chinese Ethnic Culture Park |
| Grand View Garden | Happy Valley | Military Museum |
| Museum of Natural History | National Art Museum | National Centre for Performing Arts |
| North Putuo Film & TV City | World Park | Working People’s Cultural Palace |
Thanks for the 29th Summer Olympics, the city has been well-known for travelers all over the world. This hospitable metropolis has been mixed with lots of modern elements, which is also a new part for its mysterious orient civilization. There are so many representative buildings displaying this international metropolis, such as the National Stadium and the National Aquatics Center for 2008 Olympics and the Natural Beauties|
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| Botanical Garden | Chaoyang Park | Longqing Gorge |
| Phoenix Hill Nature Park | Purple Bamboo Garden | Stone Flower Cave |
| Taoranting Park | Ten Ferries | Western Hills National Forest Park |
| Yuyuantan Park | ||
For a peaceful and interesting stroll, please visit the beautiful parks. Located at the back of the Forbidden City, the Jingshan Park is an ideal place for an overview of the city, which was also an imperial garden in ancient time. The Fragrant Hills Park has the most beautiful red maple leaves in every autumn. The Taoranting Park is a wonderful workmanship of Chinese ancient and modern architectural skills. The Stone Flower Cave is an astonishing karst park.
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