Tourist Attractions
Great Wall of China »
One of the modern wonders of the world, China's most famous attraction, the Great Wall, is an impressive feat of construction. The Great Wall of China is actually a series of several walls that cumulatively stretches thousands of kilometres from Liaoning Province to Gansu Province. The initial wall was built... more »
Eastern Qing Tombs »
Located 125km northeast of Beijing in Zunhua, the Eastern Qing Tombs (Qing Dong Ling) is an imperial mausoleum where five emperors, 15 empresses, 136 royal concubines, three princes and two princesses of the Qing dynasty are buried. Covering an area of 80sqkm, the site is the largest, most intact and... more »
Tiananmen Square »
Known to most Westerners as the tragic scene of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, this 440,000sqm public square is one of the largest in the world and an impressive, if not slightly oppressive, sight. The vast, flat paved mall is located in the centre of Beijing and can hold... more »
Temple of Heaven »
A study in harmony and order through symmetrical lines and Confucian design, the huge Temple of Heaven is a tranquil green oasis among the busy urban environment of Beijing. With stunning garden arrangements and temple halls, this religious Chinese site is steeped in imperial history and dates back to the... more »
Old Summer Palace »
Also known as the harmoniously sounding Ruins of the Yuanmingyuan (Garden of Perfection and Light), the Old Summer Palace is located northwest of Beijing and east of the site of the present-day Summer Palace. Once a collection of grand palaces, this royal site dates back to the 12th century. Destroyed... more »
Summer Palace »
The gargantuan Summer Palace, 12km from downtown Beijing, is up there with the Great Wall and the Forbidden City as a must-visit destination and was designated as a World Heritage-listed site in 1998. Set aside a day to escape the city and explore the 700-acre royal park with palaces, pagodas,... more »
Confucius Temple »
The second largest Confucian temple in China (after the Temple of Confucius in Qufu), Beijing's Confucius Temple has been an important site to revere the great sage throughout the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. With over eight centuries of additions and restorative works, the temple is a peaceful, quiet and... more »
