China

Beijing

The Palace Museum

Explore the Imperial Palace or Forbidden CityThis huge complex, sitting at the center of Beijing, has always been a place of fascination for travelers. This "Palace Museum" is an intricate maze of squares, gates, pavilions, halls, temples, and sleeping quarters. There are numerous historical relics and curated art placed in many of these structures. The Turret, the Meridian Gate, the Imperial Garden, and the Antiquarium are some of the highlights.

Tiananmen Square

Visit Tiananmen SquareTiananmen Square, world-famous for the pro-democracy demonstrations held in 1989, is a must-visit landmark. Here you can visit the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and pay your respects to Mao, the founding leader of China.

Jingshan Park

Explore Jingshan ParkThe park, formerly an imperial garden, is spread over 23 hectares. You can get a spectacular view of the surrounding area by climbing a short hill.

Mausoleum of Mao Zedong

&nbsp;Chairman Mao Memorial Hall&nbsp;

Explore the Imperial Palace and visit Tiananmen Square

Summer Palace

Visit the Summer Palace and the Temple of HeavenThe Temple of Heaven was the royal complex that hosted annual prayer ceremonies during the Qing and Ming dynasties. Here, you can stroll through the gardens and see artists performing fan dances and Chinese opera.After that, visit the Summer Palace by taking a boat trip across Kunming Lake. This architectural masterpiece has several features like halls, palaces, pavilions, bridges, and temples.

Nan Luo Gu Xiang

Explore NanlouguxiangNanlouguxiang is a charming neighborhood that will offer you numerous shopping options. There are numerous boutiques, cafés, and restaurants that you can check out. Buy some souvenirs and taste some authentic local delicacies. In between shopping, you can also visit the Bell and Drum Towers located here.

北京鼓楼和钟楼

Bell and Drum Towers

Visit the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven

Great Wall of China

Scale The Great Wall of ChinaNo visit to China is complete without seeing the Great Wall. The Wanli Changcheng, or the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a formidable architectural feat. This wall, with a history of over 2300 years, is about 21,196.18 km long and 5–8 meters high. It has watchtowers, fortresses, and beacon towers. Since there are a lot of sections of the wall, like the Badaling section, Mutianyu section, Jinshanling, and Jiankou sections, choose any one of them for visiting. Make sure to take a lot of water, snacks, and sunscreen with you.

Scale The Great Wall of China

Beijing, the sprawling capital of China, has a history extending back three millennia. It is home to numerous historical sites like the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Zhoukoudian,&nbsp;Temple of Heaven,&nbsp;Ming Tombs, and Tiananmen Square.

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Explore the Imperial Palace and visit Tiananmen Square

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Scale The Great Wall of China

Explore the Royal City of Beijing, China

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Explore the Imperial Palace and visit Tiananmen Square

Visit the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven

Scale The Great Wall of China