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Beijing is the cultural and political capital of the People's
Republic of China. This ancient city has remained a
constant throughout the many incarnations of the
Chinese nation, a history stretching back over 5000
years. The history of modern Beijing, however, began in
the 13th century, when Genghis Khan built his fortress
city Khanbaliq amongst the ashes of Yanjing ¨C the Liao
Dynasty capital that he burned to the ground in 1215.Beijing remained the centre of power throughout the reigns of the succeeding Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties ¨C most of the last 800 years. After the Nationalist Government in Nanjing was replaced by the Communist Party in 1949,
Mao Zedong made his capital in Beijing; famously announcing the birth of the People¡¯s Republic of China in Tiananmen Square on October 1, 1949. Beijing¡¯s lengthy and diverse history can be seen on the streets of Beijing, in the variety of monuments and palaces built by emperors and governments over the centuries.Beijing is one of the world's most iconic cities; full of must- see sights for all first-time visitors to the Middle Kingdom.
Forbidden City
The architecture wonder and world-famous attraction lies in the center of Beijing north of Tiananmen Square and was home to 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties during its five centuries of use.
Tiananmen Square
The heart of modern China beats in Tiananmen Square, the symbol of the People¡¯s Republic and the center of Beijing¡¯s landmarks. The flagstones of Tiananmen cover a staggering 440,000 square meters, enough space for a gathering of a million people.
Temple of Heaven
Built between 1409 and 1420, the Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing¡¯s most impressive parks in terms of architecture and significance. The Temple was used as a huge communication terminal for the Emperor to communicate directly with Heaven.
Ming Tombs
50 kilometers northwest from the center of Beijing lies this magnificent treasure. Ming tombs are the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Badaling Great Wall
Badaling, is located at Yanqing County, over 70 kilometers northwest of the Beijing city center. It is in the Jundu mountain pass and built in 1505. It has an elevation of 600 meters with the average wall at 7.
The architecture wonder and world-famous attraction lies in the center of Beijing north of Tiananmen Square and was home to 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties during its five centuries of use.
Tiananmen Square
The heart of modern China beats in Tiananmen Square, the symbol of the People¡¯s Republic and the center of Beijing¡¯s landmarks. The flagstones of Tiananmen cover a staggering 440,000 square meters, enough space for a gathering of a million people.
Temple of Heaven
Built between 1409 and 1420, the Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing¡¯s most impressive parks in terms of architecture and significance. The Temple was used as a huge communication terminal for the Emperor to communicate directly with Heaven.
Ming Tombs
50 kilometers northwest from the center of Beijing lies this magnificent treasure. Ming tombs are the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Badaling Great Wall
Badaling, is located at Yanqing County, over 70 kilometers northwest of the Beijing city center. It is in the Jundu mountain pass and built in 1505. It has an elevation of 600 meters with the average wall at 7.