Beijing Photo Gallery

Located in the northern plains, Beijing is China's capital city. Historic records and archeological findings show that the city dates back more than 3,000 years. It was the capital of 5 feudal dynasties : the Liao (907-1125), Jin (1115-1234), Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644), and Qing (1644-1911). Many Beijing attractions such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Peking Man site at Zhoukoudian, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Being such a historical city, you need a week to see the city and its surroundings. Check out my Beijing travel guide!
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		Founded in 1442 during the Ming Dynasty, this royal observatory reflects astronomy's importance on governance. The Jesuits had advanced scientific knowledge of the skies and one was appointed to the government to design this set of astronomical instruments in the 17th century. Ancient Observatory
		Updated to include photos from Jingshan Park, an imperial garden that was the city's highest point, offering a panorama of the Forbidden City. City Parks
		The historic shopping district has been rebuilt in the old architectural style for the 2008 Olympics. Despite being a new construction, it's still worth visiting to check out a few historic brands selling traditional goods. The New Qianmen
Must-See Places
		Forbidden City Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
		Summer Palace Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
		Yuan Ming Yuan Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
		Mutianyu Great Wall Part 1 | Part 2
Museums
		China Railway Museum Part 1 | Part 2
		National Museum Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
		Other Museums Military Museum Urban Planning Exhibition
Other Galleries
		Historic Beijing Temple of Heaven Prince Kung's Mansion
		Interesting Streets & Neighbourhoods Hutong Wangfujing Muslim Quarter Guijie
		The Modern City Guomao Modern Beijing Olympic Park Central Radio and TV Tower
		Aviation Daxing International Airport Daxing Airport Express Line Capital International Airport

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