In the heart of Beijing,The ForbiddenCity remainedthe residence of the emperors for nearly five hundred years, from the 15th century to the early 20th century, and was the actual and symbolic seat of imperial power.
Forbidden City
Forbidden City
Forbidden City
Summer Palace
Originally known as the "Garden of Clear Ripples", the Summer Palace is a magnificent imperial garden located 12 km west of Beijing City.
Summer Palace
Summer Palace
The Great Wall
The Great Wall, a wonder of world architectural history, which is the symbol and prides in Chinese culture. It was first built by various kingdoms during the Warring States period of the 5th century BC .
The Great Wall
The Great Wall
The Great Wall
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven is located in the south of Beijing, covering an area about 273 hectares. It was first built in 1420 and rebuilt in 1530. In the Ming and Qing dynasty the Temple of Heaven was the place where emperors used to worship both Gods and theirs ancestors.
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square
With a total area of 440,000 square meters, Tiananmen Square is the largest square in the center of Beijing. For over a hundred years, many ceremony and demonstrations have been held here.