From the Forbidden City up to the Great Wall of China, the chaotic
Beijing offers to its visitors a unique sight to China's millenary history.
Let you enchant by one of the mightiest work man has ever built or just take a walk across one of the many colourful street markets. Here is a brief guide to the
best places to visit in Beijing.
1. Great WallThe
Great Wall of China began being built in the seventh century BC to protect the Chinese Empire from invaders. It began as a series of independent walls that was united to form the Great Wall during the reign of the
Qin dynasty...
> Read more2. Tiananmen SquareTiananmen Square, located near the centre of Beijing, has unique cultural significance. The site is a symbol to numerous key proceedings in Chinese
history...
> Read more3. The Forbidden CityThe
Forbidden City, the imperial palace located in the middle of Beijing, China, was built around
600 years ago. It was the home of the
Emperor and his household for almost five centuries...
> Read more4. Panjiayuan MarketThe Flea market provides a lot of things right from trinkets, treasures to Ming pottery and many village handicrafts too. Moreover, there are Yinxing teapots and Tibetan trunks along with junk collections which attract many people...
> Read more5. Temple of HeavenThe
Temple of Heaven is considered to be one of the most holy Beijing temples. The temple was built during the
Ming Dynasty in 1420 A.D...
> Read more6. National Museum of China7. Beihai Park8. Bicycles9. Beijing Financial DistrictSee more about
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