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Number of Blossarys: 7
English (EN) One of the greatest man-made wonders in the world, it was built as an ancient military defense network. Closest places sections of the wall to Beijing are Badaling and Mutianyu. Badaling is easier to ...
Built in the 1400s, it served as the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are supposedly 9,999 rooms in the palace so if you want to see them all, pack a lunch.
This is actually the second Imperial Summer Palace, the first was burned to the ground. It is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China, combining aspects of mountains and water.
One of the largest city squares in the world, its name means "Gate of Heavenly Peace." Off the square are the Forbidden City, the National Art Muesum, and the Legation Quarter. In the center of the ...
A former Imperial religious complex it is now a local park. Built on a massive scale take time to enjoy the tree lined walks as well as the monolithic edifics.
A type of narrow street or alley formed by the traditional courtyard residences of Beijing. A good place to start is off of Nanluoguxiang on line 6 (Exit A turn right and then cross the street). ...
Built for the 2008 Summer Olympics, the archetechure of the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) and the National aquatics Center (Water Cube) are worth the trip - night or day!
By: muellema