Badaling Great Wall
When you think of China, the Great Wall immediately comes to mind. Among all sections, the Badaling Great Wall stands as the most visited and accessible portion of this ancient marvel. Located just…
Xian Bell Tower
The Bell Tower, is a stately traditional building, that marks the geographical center of the ancient capital. From this important landmark extend East, South, West and North Streets, connecting the Tower to the…
Liulichang – Colored Glaze Factory Culture Street
If you have a favor with curios, calligraphy, painting or other artwork in China, Colored Glaze Factory (Liulichang in Chinese) Street is a must when you travel in Beijing. The old Colored Glaze…
Guozijian – Beijing Imperial Academy
Beijing Imperial Academy (Guozijian in Chinese), also translated as Beijing Imperial College, was first established in 1306. It served as the supreme administrative headquarters for the organization of education and the highest seat…
Ancient Observatory
The Ancient Observatory, situated at the southeast corner of Beijing’s Jianguomen Bridge, was initially built circa 1442, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Its rich history spans more than five hundred years, making it…
Water Cube – National Aquatics Center
Located on the west side of Landscape Avenue in the Olympic Green and to the west of Beijing National Stadium (Bird’s Nest), the National Aquatics Center contains the official 2008 Olympics swimming facility….
Bird’s Nest – National Stadium
The National Stadium, affectionately known as Bird’s Nest, is situated in Olympic Green Village, Chaoyang District, Beijing. It was designed as the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The Olympic events of…
Beijing Courtyard
Beijing Courtyard, a traditional unique folk house in the hutongs, has a long history in Chinese architecture. It is called ‘Siheyuan’ in Chinese, ‘Si’ means ‘Four’, which here refers to the four sides:…
Beijing Hutong
People say that the real culture of Beijing is “the culture of hutong” and “the culture of courtyard”. How true that is. Often, they attract tourists from home and abroad rather than the…
Yonghe Lamasery (Beijing Lama Temple)
The Yonghe Lamasery, also known as the Lama Temple (雍和宫), is one of Beijing’s most popular historical and cultural attractions. As the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing, it’s an essential stop for…
Beihai Park
With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhong Nan Hai (Central and South Seas) to its south, Beihai (North Sea) Park is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient…
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace (颐和园), located in the northwest of Beijing, is a stunning representation of Chinese imperial gardens and architecture. Once a summer retreat for Qing Dynasty emperors, it remains one of Beijing’s…
