Landmarks, Kid Friendly Attractions and Forts in Beijing, China

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.

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...

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.

Tianyi Mu is the most extensive and well-preserved Ming dynasty tomb of a eunuch. Tianyi Mu is the most extensive and well-preserved Ming dynasty tomb of a eunuch... Tianyi Mu is the most extensive and well-preserved Ming dynasty tomb of a eunuch.

Badachu is comprised of eight Buddhist temples and monasteries at the foot of the Western Hills. Badachu is comprised of eight Buddhist temples and monasteries at the foot of th... Badachu is comprised of eight Buddhist temples and monasteries at the foot of the Western Hills.

If you've made it all the way out to the World Park, walk 500m south and you'll find a museum at the site of the Western... If you've made it all the way out to the World Park, walk 500m south and you'll ... If you've made it all the way out to the World Park, walk 500m south and you'll find a museum at the...

Dating back to the late 1100s and spanning the Yongding River, the Lugou Bridge is both architecturally and historically... Dating back to the late 1100s and spanning the Yongding River, the Lugou Bridge ... Dating back to the late 1100s and spanning the Yongding River, the Lugou Bridge is both architectura...

At the east end of the Lugou Bridge is this Ming-era defensive fortress. At the east end of the Lugou Bridge is this Ming-era defensive fortress. At the east end of the Lugou Bridge is this Ming-era defensive fortress.

Wanpingcheng is a Ming Dynasty fortress built in 1638 - 1640 to control access to the Marco Polo Bridge, protecting Beij... Wanpingcheng is a Ming Dynasty fortress built in 1638 - 1640 to control access t... Wanpingcheng is a Ming Dynasty fortress built in 1638 - 1640 to control access to the Marco Polo Bri...

Yongdingmen was the former front gate of the outer section of Beijing's old city wall during the Ming and Qing Dynasties... Yongdingmen was the former front gate of the outer section of Beijing's old city... Yongdingmen was the former front gate of the outer section of Beijing's old city wall during the Min...