Landmarks, Popular Neighbourhoods, Historical Attractions and Forts in Beijing, China

The Summer Palace lies 20 km northwest of the centre of Beijing, with extensive gardens and romantic ruins of palaces bu... The Summer Palace lies 20 km northwest of the centre of Beijing, with extensive ... The Summer Palace lies 20 km northwest of the centre of Beijing, with extensive gardens and romantic...

The Tiananmen Square is a large and historic public square in Beijing where Chairman Mao, the father of communism in Chi... The Tiananmen Square is a large and historic public square in Beijing where Chai... The Tiananmen Square is a large and historic public square in Beijing where Chairman Mao, the father...

The Tiananmen Gate or Gate of Heavenly Peace is a symbol of China, dominating the northern end of the <a href="http://ww... The Tiananmen Gate or Gate of Heavenly Peace is a symbol of China, dominating th... The Tiananmen Gate or Gate of Heavenly Peace is a symbol of China, dominating the northern end of th...

Badaling is where the most visited section of the Great Wall of China lies, being just a 1. Badaling is where the most visited section of the Great Wall of China lies, bein... Badaling is where the most visited section of the Great Wall of China lies, being just a 1.

30 miles north-west of Beijing in Changping District are the tombs of 13 emperors of the Ming dynasty who are buried her... 30 miles north-west of Beijing in Changping District are the tombs of 13 emperor... 30 miles north-west of Beijing in Changping District are the tombs of 13 emperors of the Ming dynast...

Huanghuacheng is a village along a steep section of the Great Wall, surrounded by lakes and lush greenery. Huanghuacheng is a village along a steep section of the Great Wall, surrounded b... Huanghuacheng is a village along a steep section of the Great Wall, surrounded by lakes and lush gre...

Built in 1419 as the front gate of the inner city wall. Built in 1419 as the front gate of the inner city wall. Built in 1419 as the front gate of the inner city wall.

Shichahai is a scenic area with 3 lakes - Qianhai, Xihai and Houhai. Shichahai is a scenic area with 3 lakes - Qianhai, Xihai and Houhai. Shichahai is a scenic area with 3 lakes - Qianhai, Xihai and Houhai.

Sanlitun is known for its Bar Street, which is the epicentre of Beijng’s nightlife, lined with bars, clubs and shops, of... Sanlitun is known for its Bar Street, which is the epicentre of Beijng’s nightli... Sanlitun is known for its Bar Street, which is the epicentre of Beijng’s nightlife, lined with bars,...

The Marco Polo Bridge across the Yongding River was first built in 1192, and then again in 1698 following damage during ... The Marco Polo Bridge across the Yongding River was first built in 1192, and the... The Marco Polo Bridge across the Yongding River was first built in 1192, and then again in 1698 foll...

Also known as the 'Bird's Nest', this stadium, designed by Herzog & Meuron, is the world's largest steel structure. Also known as the 'Bird's Nest', this stadium, designed by Herzog & Meuron, is t... Also known as the 'Bird's Nest', this stadium, designed by Herzog & Meuron, is the world's largest s...

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

Just north-east of Guomao station along the Third Ring Road is this beautiful and unique tower by Dutch architects Rem K... Just north-east of Guomao station along the Third Ring Road is this beautiful an... Just north-east of Guomao station along the Third Ring Road is this beautiful and unique tower by Du...

Lotus Lane runs alongside the QianHai Lake, and is a vibrant waterfront pedestrian strip lined with restaurants, cafes, ... Lotus Lane runs alongside the QianHai Lake, and is a vibrant waterfront pedestri... Lotus Lane runs alongside the QianHai Lake, and is a vibrant waterfront pedestrian strip lined with ...

Zhoukoudian is a cave system in Beijing known for its archaeological discoveries, foremost of which is one of the first ... Zhoukoudian is a cave system in Beijing known for its archaeological discoveries... Zhoukoudian is a cave system in Beijing known for its archaeological discoveries, foremost of which ...

Mao's mausoleum. Mao's mausoleum. Mao's mausoleum.

Seat of China's parliament and important political meetings. Seat of China's parliament and important political meetings. Seat of China's parliament and important political meetings.

The monument documents key events in modern Chinese history. The monument documents key events in modern Chinese history. The monument documents key events in modern Chinese history.