Tibet Tour from Beijing – Attractions in Beijing

Beijing is a famous historical and cultural city with a history of more than 3000 years. It acted as the capital of six dynasties in the history of China. Numerous magnificent architectures were built in different periods of China, including the imperial palaces, parks, altars and mausoleums.Large quantity of foreign tourists would like to make a visit to these historical sites before they start the Tibet Tour from Beijing.

Tibet Tour from Beijing – Imperial Palace

Imperial Palace, also called Forbidden City, is located at the center of Beijing. It was constructed in 1420 and acted as the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the largest and most well-preserved wooden structure architectural complex around the world.

The Imperial Palace Museum is of rich historical and cultural relics. There are more than one million precious cultural relics in Imperial Palace. There are various permanent exhibitions in the museum; tourists could learn more about the history and culture of ancient China through the exhibitions and relics.

Tibet Tour from Beijing – Summer Palace

Summer Palace is the largest and most well-preserved imperial palace in China. It is located in Haidian District of Beijing and covers a total area of 290 hectares. Summer Palace was praised as the "museum of the imperial palaces".

Tourists could appreciate the beautiful natural landscapes and the magnificent buildings in Summer Palace. Besides, pay a visit to Summer Palace also offers tourists the chance to witness the architectural style and garden art of ancient China.

Tibet Tour from Beijing – Great Wall

The existing Great Wall was constructed in Ming Dynasty (14th century). It stretches 8851.8 kilometers with an average height of 6 to 7 meters and an average width of 4 to 5 meters. Great Wall is widely regarded as the symbol of China and was listed as the world culture heritage in 1987.

There is a famous saying goes that one who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a hero. Great Wall attracts large number of tourists with its magnificence. It was selected as one of the most attractive highlights in Beijing for foreign visitors.

Besides, there are also some modern sites in Beijing, such as the Bird Nest Stadium and the 798 Art Zone. Tourists could also make a visit to these modern sites to enjoy the charm of modern Beijing.