{"id":3163,"date":"2012-04-06T02:53:38","date_gmt":"2012-04-06T08:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chinatour.net\/?page_id=3163"},"modified":"2016-05-23T02:20:43","modified_gmt":"2016-05-23T08:20:43","slug":"attraction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chinatour.net\/beijing\/attraction\/","title":{"rendered":"Beijing Tourist Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beijing<\/a><\/strong>, an oriental city full of mystery and imagination, is willing to welcome friends all over the world. This time-honored city has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for over 800 years\u00a0since the Yuan Dynasty. There are lots of cultural and natural attractions waiting to be explored. The following is the introduction for Beijing attractions.<\/p>\n

Top Attractions<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Great Wall<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"greatwall\"<\/a><\/td>\nWhat comes to you first when people talk about China? Perhaps the answer is the Great Wall<\/a><\/strong>. It is one of the greatest man-made wonders over the world. It was built as an ancient military defense project which was actually worked in the history. The Great Wall integrally preserves all the material and spiritual elements and historical and cultural information that carry its outstanding universal value.\u00a0 >>More<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Forbidden City<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"forbiddencity\"<\/a><\/td>\nBuilt about 600 years ago, the Forbidden City<\/strong> <\/a>has played an important role in Chinese history. It was the imperial palace of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty from Emperor Yongle. Have you ever wanted to catch a glimpse of the life of ancient emperors? This palace is definitely the answer. There are over 8000 rooms in the palace. The Forbidden City was\u00a0 the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world. >>More<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0The Summer Palace<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"summerpalace\"<\/a><\/td>\nThe Summer Palace <\/a><\/strong>is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. It is a blend of natural scenery and artificial landscape. The mountains, waters and architecture together form picturesque scenes that are amazingly beautiful. UNESCO declared the Summer Palace \u201ca masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. \u201d It is a popular tourist destination but also serves as a recreational park. >>More<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beijing Hutong<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"hutong\"<\/a><\/td>\nHutongs<\/strong><\/a> are a type of narrow streets or alleys formed by lines of siheyuan, traditional courtyard residences. The Hutongs are not only part of Beijing residences, but also an indispensable part of Beijing culture. It is a unique feature of old Beijing that will absolutely surprise you. The well-known Hutong areas are Shichahai Area<\/a><\/strong> and the Southern Gong and Drum Lane<\/a><\/strong>. >>More<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

View Top 10 Must-see Attractions in Beijing<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for your reference. Looking for the top things to do, top attractions to visit, food to eat etc. We have made some top Beijing lists<\/span><\/a> for your reference.<\/p>\n

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Imperial Palace, Gardens and Mausoleums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\"park\"<\/td>\n\u00a0Beijing has been the capital city of China for several hundred years since Yuan Dynasty. Though the reign of the emperors ended, the traces of the history remains. All these imperial palaces, gardens and mausoleums help you to catch a glimpse of the life of ancient emperors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Forbidden City<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Summer Palace<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ming Tombs<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Beihai Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jingshan Park<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Historical Sites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"his\"<\/td>\n\u00a0Have you ever wanted to experience the old Beijing? Going through Beijing Hutongs by rickshaw\u00a0in Shichahai Scenic Area is a great experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0The Great Wall<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Beijing Hutong<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Tian’anmen Square<\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Shichahai Scenic Area<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Beijing Ancient Observatory<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Prince Gong’s Mansion<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Yuanmingyuan Imperial Garden<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/a>The Imperial College<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Ming Dynasty City Wall Ruins Park<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Temples and Churches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"templeofheaven\"<\/td>\n\u00a0Ancient emperors believed\u00a0that there\u00a0were celestial beings\u00a0who control the climate of the earth. Every year they prayed for\u00a0good harvest and hamony of their country. This is why the\u00a0Temple of Heaven was built.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Temple of Heaven<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Yonghegong Lama Temple<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Confucian Temple\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Tanzhe Temple<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Jietai Temple<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Wangfujing Catholic Church<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Hongluo Temple <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Niujie Mosque<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Temple of the Sun Park<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Modern Scenic Spots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"birdsnest\"<\/td>\n\u00a0Beijing is a blend of trandition and modernity. The old Beijing has been taking on a new look these years. Mordern architecture are springing up. Bird’s Nest and Water Cube for 2008 Olympic Games have become new landmarks of the city.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Bird’s Nest\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Water Cube<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Central Television\u00a0Tower<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0China Millennium Monument<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0798 Art Zone<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Beijing Chateau Changyu Afip Global<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"capitalmuseum\"<\/td>\n\u00a0Visiting museums is a quick way to learn about Beijing. With its magnificent architecture, abundant exhibitions, advanced technology and complete functions, the Capital Museum contributes to Beijing\u2019s standing as a famous historical and cultural city, a cultural centre and an international metropolis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Capital Museum<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0National Museum of China<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0China Science and Technology Museum<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Beijing Planetarium<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0National Art Museum of China<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Beijing Museum of Natural History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Military Museum <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Aviation Museum<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Beijing Ancient Observatory<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Chairman Mao Memorial Hall<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Natural Beauties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"xiangshanpark\"<\/td>\n\u00a0Some people think that Beijing is a city full of historical attractions but few natural beauties. In fact, there are a lot of natural attractions in Beijing. They are the hidden treasures waiting for you to explore.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fragrant Hills Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Kangxi Grassland\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Shidu Scenic Area<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Fenghuangling Scenic Spot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wuling Mountain<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Jingdong Canyon<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Black Dragon Pool<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Parks and Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"beihaipark\"<\/td>\n\u00a0Most parks in Beijing are a mixture of natural beauty and artificial landscape. They are good places for you to go sightseeing and relax yourself.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Fragrant Hills Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Beihai Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Beijing Botanical Garden<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Butterfly Garden<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Beijing World Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Purple Bamboo Garden<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Jingshan Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Yuyuantan Park<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Zoo and Amusement Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"panda\"<\/td>\n\u00a0Have you ever seen a giant panda\u00a0– one of China’s\u00a0unique animals? You can go to the Beijing Zoo to take a look. You can have fun in zoos and amusement parks with your friends and family.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Beijing Zoo<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Beijing Aquarium<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Badaling Wildlife World<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Butterfly Garden<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Beijing Happy Valley<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Shijingshan Amusement Park<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Commercial and Shopping Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"blue\"<\/td>\n\u00a0Beijing is no doubt a shopping paradise. There are many shopping malls and department stores. Here you can buy not only international brands but also traditional Chinese goods in many time-honored shops in Beijing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Silk Street<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sanlitun Village<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Wangfujing Street<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Dashilan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Beijing CBD<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Place<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Chang’an Avenue<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Solana Blue Harbor<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Beijing Antique City <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Panjiayuan Market<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Xidan<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Niujie Street<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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