A Comprehensive Guide to Qianmen Street in Beijing
Qianmen Street is a bustling commercial hub in Beijing, rich in history and culture, making it an essential stop for […]
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Beijing Historical Buildings
Tanzhe Temple – The First Buddhist Temple in Beijing
Tanzhe Temple was founded in the first year of the Yongjia era during the Western Jin Dynasty (307 AD). The
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Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site – Origin of Human
The Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site is nestled against the rugged Taihang Mountains’ Zhoukoudian Longgu Mountain, overlooking the expansive North China
Ming Tombs – The Grand Mansoleum Complex of Ming-Dynasty Emperors
The Ming Tombs, known collectively as the burial site for thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, cover an area of
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Great Wall Sections in Beijing – The Grand Dragon
The Great Wall of China, an ancient military defense structure, has a history dating back to the Western Zhou period.
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Lugou Bridge Scenic Area – Witness to Japan’s Invasion
The Yongding River, formerly known as Lugou River, gives its name to the bridge. The main attractions in the Lugou
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Summer Palace – Royal Garden Museum
The Summer Palace is one of China’s Four Great Gardens and was originally a royal retreat during the Qing Dynasty.
Temple of Heaven – The Foremost Sacrificial Altar in Beijing
In Beijing, there are altars in each direction: the Temple of Earth in the north, the Temple of Heaven in
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Beihai Park – The Former Royal Garden
The well-known song “Let Us Paddle Together,” which begins with the lines “Let us paddle together, the little boat pushes
Guide to Yonghe Lama Temple and Its Surrounding Areas
Yonghe Lama Temple was originally built in the 33rd year of Emperor Kangxi’s reign (1694) during the Qing Dynasty. It
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Forbidden City – Symbol of Ancient China
The Forbidden City (紫禁城), formerly known as the Palace Museum (故宫博物院), is one of the “Five Great Palaces of the