The Great Wall ranks as the most popular Beijing attractions.Badaling Great Wall is the most impressive and the most visited section of the Great Wall of China. It is the most terrific highlight of your Beijing travel. Constructed in 1502 during the Ming Dynasty, the Badaling Great Wall once served as an important military fortification. Many leaders from China and around the world, like Richard Nixon, Margaret Thatcher…all visited this section of the wall. In 1987, it was listed as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. View Photos
The Forbidden City is the most fabulous Beijing attractions.Located in the middle of Beijing, Forbidden City was the Chinese royal palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. Also called Palace Museum, the Forbidden City is recognized as the most magnificent and splendid palace complex in China and one of the five world-famous palaces with the Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in England, the White House in United States and the Kremlin in Russia. View Photos View Photos
Tiananmen Square has been built for large public gatherings. This square is situated south of Tiananmen. Tiananmen, named the Gate of Heavenly Peace in English, is the original gate of the Imperical Palace, commonly known as the Forbidden City. Now, it is one of the entrances for tourists visiting the Forbidden City. View Photos
Among the most famous Beijing attractions, there is a most typical classical garden.The Summer Palace, situated in the western suburbs of Haidian District, is 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) from downtown area of Beijing. If you want to see some Chinese classical gardens during your Beijing tour, the Summer Palace is a nice resort for you. With the largest royal park still well preserved now, it was designated by the State Council as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China in 1960. it contains examples of ancient arts, graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions. The Summer Palace is a traditional Chinese garden, and one of the best-known and most classic gardens of the world. In 1998, it was listed as the World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. View Photos
The Temple of Heaven is another nice place in your Beijing travel.The Temple of Heaven in Beijing was constructed between 1406 and 1420, during the period that Ming Emperor Yongle reigned. It has been open for travel for decades of time. The Forbidden City is contemporary with it. The Temple of Heaven (called “Tiantan” in Chinese) was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvests. View Photos
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