Cultural Attractions in Beijing, China

The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is the imperial palace of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911)... The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is the imperial palace of t... The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is the imperial palace of the Ming (1368-1644) ...

Temple of Heaven, to the south-east of the Tiananmen Square, is the site where the emperor prayed every year for a bount... Temple of Heaven, to the south-east of the Tiananmen Square, is the site where t... Temple of Heaven, to the south-east of the Tiananmen Square, is the site where the emperor prayed ev...

The temple was built in 1302 and honors Confucius (551-479 BC) who was one of China's greatest thinkers, still with sign... The temple was built in 1302 and honors Confucius (551-479 BC) who was one of Ch... The temple was built in 1302 and honors Confucius (551-479 BC) who was one of China's greatest think...

The Yonghe Lamasery or Lama Temple (also Palace of Peace) was built in Han Chinese and Tibetan style by Chinese emperors... The Yonghe Lamasery or Lama Temple (also Palace of Peace) was built in Han Chine... The Yonghe Lamasery or Lama Temple (also Palace of Peace) was built in Han Chinese and Tibetan style...

The drum tower was originally built in 1272 and reconstructed at a new location in 1800. The drum tower was originally built in 1272 and reconstructed at a new location ... The drum tower was originally built in 1272 and reconstructed at a new location in 1800.

Taoist temple established in 793. Taoist temple established in 793. Taoist temple established in 793.

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

The Tanzhe Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Beijing, founded during the Jin Dynasty (265 - 420 AD) though... The Tanzhe Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Beijing, founded duri... The Tanzhe Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Beijing, founded during the Jin Dynasty (...

This Buddhist temple was built in 645 and rebuilt in 1436-1449, which makes it the oldest existing in Beijing. This Buddhist temple was built in 645 and rebuilt in 1436-1449, which makes it t... This Buddhist temple was built in 645 and rebuilt in 1436-1449, which makes it the oldest existing i...

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the oldest Catholic Church in Beijing, founded in 1605. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the oldest Catholic Church in Beij... The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the oldest Catholic Church in Beijing, founded in 1605...

The Imperial Ancestral Temple is where sacrificial ceremonies were held to honor the imperial family's ancestors during ... The Imperial Ancestral Temple is where sacrificial ceremonies were held to honor... The Imperial Ancestral Temple is where sacrificial ceremonies were held to honor the imperial family...

Taoist temple founded in 1319 with hundreds of life size plaster figures and the possibility of making offerings to diff... Taoist temple founded in 1319 with hundreds of life size plaster figures and the... Taoist temple founded in 1319 with hundreds of life size plaster figures and the possibility of maki...

Famous Mosque build in 996 and the oldest and largest of the mosques in Beijing. Famous Mosque build in 996 and the oldest and largest of the mosques in Beijing. Famous Mosque build in 996 and the oldest and largest of the mosques in Beijing.

Founded in 1103, various uses during the next centuries, almost forgotten after 1949, but now renovated and open to publ... Founded in 1103, various uses during the next centuries, almost forgotten after ... Founded in 1103, various uses during the next centuries, almost forgotten after 1949, but now renova...

Newly renovated temple. Newly renovated temple. Newly renovated temple.

Large temple built in 1530 used to sacrifice to past emperors. Large temple built in 1530 used to sacrifice to past emperors. Large temple built in 1530 used to sacrifice to past emperors.