Beijing is undoubtedly one of the most visited places in the world, and every year, millions of visitors flock to Beijing to experience a great blend of old and the new. It’s a city for all seasons, and from futuristic sports stadiums to historical buildings, there are actually hundreds of tourist attractions that make Beijing a wonderful holiday destination. No other city in China can match the extraordinary historical panorama on display in Beijing.
Confucius Temple
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- City: Beijing
The temple was built in 1302 and honors Confucius who was one of China's greatest thinkers, still with significant influence on all aspects of daily life. The pavilions along either side have displays...
Deshengmen
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- City: Beijing
City gate built in 1437 as part of the city wall, which was torn down in 1969. Now only an archery tower and a barbican is left. The gate houses an ancient coin exhibition and a snack bar....
Dongyue Temple
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- City: Beijing
Taoist temple founded in 1319 with hundreds of life size plaster figures and the possibility of making offerings to different gods responsible for all kind of stuff. The temple also houses the Beijing...
Drum and Bell Towers
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- City: Beijing
The drum tower was originally built in 1272 and reconstructed at a new location in 1800. The bell tower is build around 1700. Being situated straight north from...
Ethnic Cultural Palace Theatre
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- City: Beijing
Performances of classical music, ballet, musical, opera, drama plays and movies. It is the best combination of Chinese tradition culture and world-wide music pe...
Fahai Temple
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- City: Beijing
This fifteenth century temple has some of the best-preserved and extensive Ming frescoes to be found. It is mainly known for its artwork and the ten large and well-preserved murals in the main hall of...
Fayuan Temple
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- City: Beijing
This Buddhist temple was built in 645 and rebuilt in 1436-1449, which makes it the oldest existing in Beijing. Now, it is the site of the Chinese Buddhist Academy and the exhibition center for Buddhis...
Fire God Temple
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- City: Beijing
This temple is also known as the Temple of the Perfect Sovereign of the Virtue of Fire. Today it stands obscure in the middle of local residences of the city as retaining its original features.
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Five Pagoda Temple
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- City: Beijing
The "Five Pagoda Temple" is the popular name of the Diamond-Throne Tower that is at the heart of the Temple of the Great Righteous Awakening. Most of the wooden temple was burnt down in 1860 and 1900,...
Forbidden City
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- City: Beijing
Get there when the gates open (around 08:30) if you want to walk through the vast and spectacular courtyards in relative peace (Close at 17:00). This is truly the spot to appreciate the might and gran...
Fragrant Hills Park
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- City: Beijing
Also known as Forest Park, the park comprises of hilly and forest area and is famous for its scenic and cultural relics. Having a total area of 160 hectares, the park is one of the most recognized par...