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Historical Attractions

Beijing is a fashionable and vibrant city that boasts a significant number of famous historical landmarks, as well as breathtaking scenery that offers many unique photo opportunities for tourists. Renowned landmarks such as the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are located in the centre of Beijing, and many visitors begin their sightseeing excursions in this area.

The Forbidden City was an ancient seat of power for over 20 emperors, who reigned from the 15th to the 20th century. Thousands of artists completed this amazing structure and the colossal complex now spans an area of 720,100 square metres. It features 9,000 bays of rooms and halls in the traditional style of China’s monarchical grandeur, and its main gate, referred to as the “Gate of Heavenly Peace,” leads to the modern area known as Tiananmen Square, thus connecting the past and present in a curious manner.

The Great Wall

Almost all travellers would agree that a trip to Beijing is not complete without a visit to the Great Wall of China. Built through numerous reigns over the course of approximately 10 centuries, this monument spans an area from the Gobi desert to the mountains of Korea. The only man-made creation visible from outer space, it is the world's largest handmade structure.

Imperial Gardens and Mausoleums

The Grand Imperial Garden, located in Beijing's Summer Palace, was home to multiple Chinese Dynasties spanning over 4,000 years. It boasts the most expansive and luxurious of all China's royal gardens and is truly a sightseer's paradise. Various emperors throughout the last four centuries created spectacular museums for themselves on the surrounding lands. These are referred to as the Ming Tombs and are also a famous landmark in this ancient city.

Temples

Perhaps one of the most fascinating structures in the city of Beijing is the Holy Temple of Heaven. Here, emperors paid homage to Heaven's glory, and completed various religious rituals throughout the centuries. Additional temples that tourists should add to their must-see list include the Great Bell Temple, where emperors during the Qing Dynasty prayed for rain, and the Altar of Earth Temple, where various emperors prayed to the God of the Earth. All Beijing's temples are worth seeing, and many individuals devote an entire morning or evening to touring these mesmerising structures.