Beijing, as the capital of China, is a city with a long history and a world-famous historical and cultural city. The following is a brief introduction to Beijing from a tourism perspective:

Historical and Cultural Relics

  1. Forbidden City: Also known as the Forbidden City, it is the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structure complex in the world.
  2. Tiananmen Square: The largest city central square in the world. In the center of the square are the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and the Monument to the People’s Heroes.
  3. Great Wall: The Beijing section of the Great Wall is most famous for Badaling and Mutianyu, and is one of the symbols of China.
  4. Summer Palace: Based on Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain, it is a typical royal garden.
  5. Temple of Heaven: The place where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for a good harvest. It has magnificent buildings and exquisite carvings.
Monument
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.
Temple Of Heaven
Temple Of Heaven
Emperor's sacred altar for sky worship, rain, and harvest prayers. Marvel at ancient architecture, echo walls, and spring's lush wildflowers. Explore inner and outer sections from south to north.
Emperor's sacred altar for sky worship, rain, and harvest prayers. Marvel at ancient architecture, echo walls, and spring's lush wildflowers. Explore inner and outer sections from south to north.
Monument
Monument
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.
Monument
Monument
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.
Monument
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.
Monument
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.
Monument
Monument
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.
Monument
This historic site in Xuhui District honors fallen heroes through a grand stone monument. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, it connects visitors to Shanghai's revolutionary past near metro-accessible Longhua Road.

Modern Landscape

  1. National Grand Theater: A modern landmark building known for its unique “eggshell” design.
  2. CCTV Tower: It is one of the tallest TV towers in the world. Visitors can climb the tower to overlook the panoramic view of Beijing.
  3. Olympic Park: The main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, including famous buildings such as the “Bird’s Nest” and the “Water Cube”.

Festivals

  1. Spring Festival: Beijing’s Spring Festival celebrations are rich and colorful, including temple fairs, lion and dragon dances, etc.
  2. Mid-Autumn Festival: Appreciating the moon and eating mooncakes are traditional customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in Beijing are equally lively.

gourmet food

  1. Roast Duck: Peking duck is one of the most famous delicacies in Beijing. It is famous for its crispy skin, tender meat and golden color.
  2. Douzhier: A drink with a special taste and a traditional snack in Beijing.
  3. Zhajiang Noodles: Beijing’s traditional noodles are loved by tourists for their unique taste and rich ingredients.

transportation

  1. Subway: Beijing’s subway network is well-developed and covers the city’s major tourist attractions.
  2. Bus: The bus system is equally convenient and can reach most areas.
  3. Taxi: Taxis are also very common in Beijing and are a convenient and fast way to travel.

Beijing is a city that combines ancient and modern times, both Chinese and foreign. Whether it is historical relics or modern landscapes, they are all worth savoring by tourists.