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Tian’anmen Square (Tian An Men)
The world’s largest public square,Tian’ anmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) Square is a vast desert of paving stones at the heart of Beijing and was open to … more

Forbidden City (Gu Gong)
Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing. This gargantuan palace complex- the largest and best preserved cluster of ancient buildings in China was home to 24 emperors … more

Front Gate (Qian Men)
Front Gate actually consists of two gates, the northernmost of the two gates, 40m-high Zhengyang Men (Sun-facing Gate) and the Arrow Tower (Jian Lou) to the south, and both date from the Ming dynasty… more

The Summer Palace (Yi He Yuan)
The Summer Palace was built in 1153, and lies about 20 kilometers northwest of Beijing. It consists of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake with a total area of 290 hectares. Longevity Hill is an extension of … more

The Great Wall (Wan Li Chang Cheng)
The Great Wall, symbolizing China’s ancient civilization, is one of the world’s most renowned projects. It is a distance of 75 kilometers northwest of Beijing. Its highest point at Badaling is 800 meters above sea level … more

The Ming Tombs (Ming Shisan Ling)
The Ming Tombs are located in Changping District, about 50 kilometers to the northwest of Beijing. This imperial cemetery covers an area of 40 square kilometers with 13 Ming emperors … more

The Temple of Heaven (Tian Tan)
The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 and located in the Chongwen District in the southern part of Beijing, about 6 kms away from the center of the city. The temple was the place where the emperors … more

The Ruins of Yuanmingyuan (Yuan Ming Yuan Yi Zhi)
Yuanmingyuan, located on the northwestern outskirts of Beijing, is one of the five famous gardens built during the Qing dynasty. With its charming landscape and numerous springs, the area has … more

Grand View Garden (Da Guan Yuan)
Located in Xuanwu District southwest of Beijing, the present Grand View Garden is replica of Daguanyuan, the magnificent garden of an imperial family described in the well-known Chinese novel … more

Prince Gong’s Residence (Gong Wang Fu)
Prince Gong’s Mansion was first built in front of Lion Alley in the eastern sector of Di’ anmen (Gate of Earthly Peace) Dongjie. But the present Prince Gong’s Mansion is located at … more

Drum Tower (Gu Lou)
The Drum Tower was originally built in 1273 and marked the centre of the old Mongol capital Dadu. Since being rebuilt in 1420, the tower has been repeatedly destroyed and restored. Stagger up … more

Bell Tower (Zhong Lou)
Fronted by a Qing dynasty stele, the Bell Tower sits just behind the Drum Tower (down an alley directly north). It was originally built at the same time as the Drum Tower but later burnt down … more

The Eight Great Temples of the Western Hills (Xi Shan Ba Da Chu)
The Eight Great Temples is the traditional name given to eight Buddhist temples nestled among the clouds on Cuiwei Hill and Lushi Hill in the western Hills district of Beijing. It includes … more

Fragrant Hills Park (Xiang Shan Gong Yuan)
Fragrant Hills Park, about 30 kilometers northwest of Beijing, is one of the most favorite resorts on the city’s outskirts. It covers an area of 160 hectares. In 1186, in the Jin Dynasty … more

Beihai Park (Bei Hai Gong Yuan)
Beihai Park is located in the center of Beijing, to the west of the north gate of the Forbidden City. It was first built more than 1000 years ago during the Liao dynasty, then rebuilt and … more

Zhongshan Park (Zhong Shan Gong Yuan)
Covering an area of 24 hectares, the Zhongshan Park lies west of Tian’ anmen Gate. About a thousand years ago, this park used to be the site of Xingguosi (Temple of National Revival) in the northeastern … more

Jing Shan Park (Jing Shan Gong Yuan)
Jing shan Park, with its priceless views, was shaped from the earth excavated to create the palace moat. During legation days, the mound was called Coal Hill and was Beijing’s highest point during … more

The World Park in Beijing (Beijing Shi Jie Gong Yuan)
Located in the Fengtai District of Beijing 16 kilometers from the city proper, the World Park in Beijing features 106 of the most famous sites from 14 countries regions the world cover. The park, … more

China Ethnic Culture Park (Zhong Hua Min Zu Yuan)
China Ethnic Culture Park is located near the Olympic Sports Center in the northern part of the city of Beijing. The park is a large cultural venue featuring traditional architecture of various ethnic groups … more

The Old Beijing Mini Landscape Park (Lao Beijing Suo Wei Jing Yuan)
Located at Nankou Town some 40 kilometers away from the city, the Old Beijing Mini Landscape Park is a joint venture of the America Shi Tai Group Stock Co. Ltd., Changping Foreign Economic Relations and … more

Yonghegong Lama Temple (Yong He Gong)
Historically, the Yonghegong Lama Temple was a residence for Emperors Yongzheng and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. It was built in the 33rd year of Kangxi’s reign (1694) and was changed into an … more

Olympic Venues (Ao Yun Chang Guang)
There will be 37 competition venues and 63 training facilities for 2008 Olympic Games. 31 of the venues will be in Beijing: 12 venues will be built from scratch, 11 existing ones will be upgraded and expanded … more

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