Beijing

The Mutianyu Great Wall, fully restored in the 1980s, offers a less crowded alternative to the more frequented Badaling section. Located about 90 minutes by car from Beijing, this segment […]

The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a vast palace complex spanning 178 acres in the heart of Beijing. Built in the 15th century for a Ming […]

Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public plaza, has always been a symbol of Mao’s epic Communist project—and resistance to it. Despite its bleak history, the site of the 1989 massacre […]

Nestled within the grounds of the Forbidden City, the Imperial Garden of the Palace Museum dates back to the Ming Dynasty, serving as a private retreat for emperors. Spanning approximately […]

In 1750, Emperor Qianlong commissioned the Summer Palace, or Yiheyuan, as a lakeside retreat to escape Beijing’s summer heat. Nestled along the shores of Kunming Lake, this UNESCO World Heritage […]

Constructed by the Yongle Emperor, the same Ming Dynasty ruler who built the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) in Beijing served as a ceremonial site for the emperor, […]

Overlooking Tiananmen Square, the Meridian Gate (Wumen) stands as the southernmost and largest of the Palace Museum gates, serving as one of the most recognizable landmarks of the Forbidden City. […]

The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, also known as the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, stands as a significant landmark in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. This Soviet-style structure, with its imposing presence and […]

Sitting to the west of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the Great Hall of the People is a prominent Stalinist structure completed in September 1959 after just 10 months of construction. […]

The National Museum of China is the largest museum in the country, and one of the largest in the world. It features rotating exhibits exploring the history of China, from […]

Towering 125 feet (38 meters) above Tiananmen Square, the Monument to the People’s Heroes stands as a significant Beijing landmark. Constructed in the 1950s, shortly after the establishment of the […]

Just across the moat from the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) spans 57 acres and serves as one of Beijing’s most popular open spaces. Originally a royal garden, the […]

Nestled in the rugged landscape near Beijing, the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai offers a unique blend of original and restored sections, making it a favorite among hikers and […]

Winding along the mountain ridges north of Beijing, the Great Wall of China stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of the Ming Dynasty. This UNESCO World Heritage Site […]

The Great Wall at Badaling, the best-known and busiest section of China’s iconic Great Wall, was restored and opened to tourists in the 1950s. Located in Beijing, this stretch offers […]

Shichahai, a historic scenic area in the northern part of central Beijing, encompasses three interconnected lakes: Front Lake (Qianhai), Back Lake (Houhai), and West Lake (Xihai). Surrounded by traditional hutong […]

The Lama Temple, also known as Yonghegong, originally served as a palace for Emperor Yongzheng before he ascended to the throne as the third emperor of the Qing Dynasty. Located […]

The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, a 19th-century reconstruction of the original built in 1420, stands as a symbol of Beijing, much like the Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square. […]

Nanluoguxiang, an alleyway in Beijing, boasts a history that stretches over 800 years, making it one of the city’s oldest hutongs. Built during the Yuan Dynasty, this narrow lane is […]

The Beijing National Stadium, widely known as the Bird’s Nest, was constructed for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at a cost of $423 million. Located in the heart of Beijing, […]

Nestled within Beijing’s Forbidden City, the Treasure Gallery offers a glimpse into the opulence and artistry of the Qing dynasty. This gallery houses an extensive collection of artifacts, including intricate […]

The Ming Tombs, or Ming Shisan Ling, are a series of temple-like structures and burial mounds located in Beijing, China. These tombs house the remains of 13 out of the […]

Since hosting the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing Olympic Park has become a symbol of the city, standing alongside the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Located in the heart of […]

The Beijing Drum Tower, or Gulou, is a striking red structure located just south of its counterpart, the Bell Tower, in the Beijing district named after it. First constructed in […]