Wudaokou, Beijing

The Old Summer Palace

Built in the 18th and early 19th centuries, these gardens were home to the emperors and Qing court

Cheng'en Temple

This is another temple with a history of at least five hundred years

China Museum of Telecommunications

The China Museum of Telecommunications traces the development of telecom in China over the years

National Library of China

Paleozoological Museum of China

The Paleozoological Museum of China displays Paleolithic specimens along with ancient human and animal fossils

Beijing Planetarium

Here you can watch movement of stars and planets, creation of the solar system, evolution of life, space shuttle simulation and the history of the sun

National Aquatics Center

Also known as the 'Water Cube' Swimming and diving venue

Purple Bamboo Park

One of the larger parks in Beijing, this is centered around three lakes

Beijing National Stadium

Popularly known as the Bird's Nest, this stadium was built for 2008 summer Olympics

Great Bell Temple & Museum

Also known as the Temple of Awakening Life