8 Most Popular Places to Visit in Beijing
Updated: Nov 10, 2021
The TOP 8 Places You do not want to Miss in Beijing!
Forbidden City
Beijing is radiant with its glorious past, but behind its rich and complex history, daily life exhibits dizzying diversity. Beijing is permeated with a unique charm, attracting tourists from all over the world to indulge in this prestigious elegance. We can list hundreds of places worth visiting in Beijing, but the following 8 places are in our opinion the most popular with tourists.
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square is China’s iconic public square in the city center of Beijing. The square contains the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. When you travel in Beijing, you cannot miss the Flag Raising Ceremony in Tiananmen Square, a traditional military ceremony of the People's Liberation Army of China.
Forbidden City (The Imperial Palace)
Forbidden City, also known as The Imperial Palace, is an immense palace complex in Beijing, China. It used to serve as the home of Chinese emperors and their family; and it was also the was the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for over 500 years.
The first snow embraces The Forbidden City
On Jan. 6, 2020, Beijing embraced the first snowfall this year. The photo shows the snow scenery of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China.
'Prunus mume' – the first fruit blossom of the year
Prunus mume, also known as "Chinese Mei", is the ‘plum’ blossom of Chinese paintings and one of the ‘Four Gentlemen of Flowers’ in Chinese art, symbolising nobility; the others being the orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum.
The Great Wall
The Great Wall is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders in ancient times. It was constructed to protect against the nomadic groups in Warring States Period. Larger scales were later built and reformed during the Qin and Ming dynasties. Now, The Great Wall has become one of the most famous tourist attractions in and outside China.
Temple of Heaven
Known for its rigorous symbolic layout, peculiar structure, and magnificent decoration, Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings. This was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped the god of heaven to pray for good harvests. If you want to learn more about Chinese sacrificial culture, Temple of Heaven is highly recommended.
National Museum of China
National Museum of China is China's supreme establishment that collects, researches, displays and interprets China's fine traditional culture, revolutionary culture and advanced socialist culture. It is the top palace of history and art and a cultural parlor for China.
The exhibits in the Palace Museum
The National Museum of China
Summer Palace
Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was said to be the “best-preserved imperial garden” in the world
Old Summer Palace(The Ruins of Yuanmingyuan)
Old Summer Palace, also known as The Ruins of Yuanmingyuan, was a complex of palaces and gardens. Widely perceived as the pinnacle work of Chinese imperial garden and palace design, the Old Summer Palace was known for its extensive collection of gardens, its building architecture and numerous art and historical treasures. As it was looted and burnt down by Anglo-French troops in 1860, the treasures of the Yuanmingyuan were widely distributed among European art collections.
Nanluoguxiang
Nanluoguxiang is one of the most famous Hutong districts in Beijing. Hutong refer to the old style alleyways where large numbers of one-story courtyard houses are located in Beijing. Several shops in the area will catch your attention with many unique gifts such as plates and coasters featuring artistic designs. There are also many other ornaments for sale including bottles, enamel cups, a selection of ornaments displaying Chairman Mao’s image etc..
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