Museums, Cultural Attractions and Forts 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...

New high profile history and art museum located in an impressing building. New high profile history and art museum located in an impressing building. New high profile history and art museum located in an impressing building.

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.

The Chinese Aviation Museum in Datangshan displays a collection of over 200 aircraft, including a replica of the 1903 Wr... The Chinese Aviation Museum in Datangshan displays a collection of over 200 airc... The Chinese Aviation Museum in Datangshan displays a collection of over 200 aircraft, including a re...

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

Museum with a large model of the city, historical pictures from the city and also other exhibitions with relation to the... Museum with a large model of the city, historical pictures from the city and als... Museum with a large model of the city, historical pictures from the city and also other exhibitions ...

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 (...

The Shijia Hutong Museum explores the local history of one of Beijing's oldest hutongs, the Shijia Hutong in Dongcheng d... The Shijia Hutong Museum explores the local history of one of Beijing's oldest h... The Shijia Hutong Museum explores the local history of one of Beijing's oldest hutongs, the Shijia H...

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 Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in the Wanping Fortress is dedicated to... The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression... The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in the Wanping Fort...

Large museum with a lot of information on nature, but some of the exhibitions are a bit old fashioned. Large museum with a lot of information on nature, but some of the exhibitions ar... Large museum with a lot of information on nature, but some of the exhibitions are a bit old fashione...

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...