Beijing

Beijing, located on the North China Plain, is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and serves as the nation's political, cultural, international exchange, and technological innovation center. With over 3,000 years of history as a city and more than 800 years as a capital, Beijing is one of the world’s most ancient and historically significant cities. Beijing is renowned for its magnificent historical landmarks and cultural symbols. World Heritage Sites such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace showcase China’s glorious history and exquisite architectural achievements. As China’s cultural heart, Beijing blends tradition with modernity, featuring the charm of old hutong neighborhoods alongside skyscrapers and a cosmopolitan urban vibe. Moreover, Beijing is a hub of Chinese cuisine, attracting visitors with its distinctive flavors. Signature dishes like Peking duck, zhajiang noodles, and fermented mung bean juice are iconic highlights. In recent years, Beijing has promoted green development and smart city initiatives, hosting major international events such as the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics, further cementing its global stature.

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  • The Forbidden City

    The Forbidden City

    The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, is the most complete and largest wooden structure of ancient buildings in China and even the world, known as "the first of the world's five great palaces". The Forbidden City has a large collection of precious cultural relics, according to statistics, there are millions of pieces, accounting for one sixth of the total number of cultural relics in China. Watch demonstrations are held daily at 11:00 and 14:00 in the Clock Hall, which is not to be missed.

  • Old Summer Palace

    Old Summer Palace

    One of the largest parks in Beijing. Yuanmingyuan is located in the western suburbs of Beijing, adjacent to the Summer Palace. It consists of Yuanmingyuan, Changchun Garden and Qichun Garden, so it is also called the Three Yuanmingyuan Gardens. In addition, there are many small gardens distributed on the east, west and south sides of Yuanmingyuan, surrounded by stars orbiting the moon. Yuanmingyuan is one of the famous royal gardens in the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of more than 5,200 acres and more than 150 scenic spots. The construction area reaches 160,000 square meters, which is known as the "Garden of Thousands of Gardens". The Qing Dynasty emperors came here every summer to escape the heat, listen to politics, and handle military and political affairs, so it was also called the "Summer Palace".

  • Summer Palace

    Summer Palace

    The Summer Palace is located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is the first classical garden in China. It was included in the World Heritage List on December 2, 1998. Consisting of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake, the park is set against the Western Mountain peaks. The buildings are integrated with the situation of the mountains and lakes, and the scenery is endless. The park is divided into three areas, namely the political activity area centered on the Hall of Benevolence and Shou; the living area of the Empress with Yulan Hall and Leshou Hall as the main bodies; and the scenic tourist area composed of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake.

  • Universal Studios Beijing

    Universal Studios Beijing

    Beijing Universal Studios Theme Park is located in the south-east of downtown Beijing. It is the fifth Universal Studios in the world and the third Universal Studios in Asia. Beijing Universal Resort includes Universal Studios Theme Park, Beijing Universal City Avenue, the world's first universal themed resort hotel and the first resort hotel under the Nuojin brand of BTG Group.

  • The Juyongguan Great Wall

    The Juyongguan Great Wall

    Juyong Pass is a famous pass city along the Great Wall. It is known as one of the three major pass cities of the Great Wall. It is built along the mountains, and the plaque of "The World's No. 1 Pass" hangs on the tower. At the foot of the scenic area is the Juyongguan Scenic Area Square. There is a stone door here called Yuntai. It is a Tibetan Buddhist building treasure with a white stone structure. There is a Buddha statue inside, which is beautiful and unique. After purchasing tickets at the gate of Guancheng, enter the scenic spot. There are many cultural attractions such as Guandi Temple, Diecui Academy, Biaozhong Temple, Fengyu Cang, etc., which are dedicated to ancient celebrities and record the history of Juyong Pass. There is also a small lake next to it. You can visit one by one. It usually takes two or three hours to climb the Great Wall to the top beacon tower. After climbing to the top of the mountain, you can see one of the famous eight scenic spots in the capital,"Juyong Peak". In the distance, green mountains are rolling and mountains are stacked, which is very beautiful.

  • 798 ArtDist

    798 ArtDist

    The 798 Art District is located in the Dashanzi area of Jiuxianqiao Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Therefore, it is also known as the Dashanzi Art District. It was originally the site of old factories in the electronics industry such as the former state-owned 798 Factory. The 798 Art District is favored by many artists because of its Bauhaus-style factory style, which combines idle factories with modern art and is an art distribution center in Beijing. It has formed a multi-cultural space integrating galleries, cultural companies, bars and shops. It has a strong artistic atmosphere and various exhibitions are held here all year round.

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