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Brief Introduction of Beijing |
| As the capital of the People's
Republic of China, Beijing is the center of the nation's politics,
culture and international exchanges and a modem metropolis full
of vitality, hosting more travelers than any other city in China,
and for good reason, because no other city offers so many marvels,
ancient and modern. No city is more important in recent Chinese
history--and more of that history is on display here than anywhere
else. |
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Beijing Sightseeing Highlights |
 [Badaling Great Wall]
Great Wall, one of the most remarkable feat of mankind, whose
segments were built as long ago as 500 B.C. Archaeologists estimate
that the Wall once ran 6200 miles; today it is still impressive
at 3,750 miles. Serious work began in 220 B.C, when China's first
emperor Qin Shihuang, conscripted millions of soldiers and peasants
to participate in this dangerous undertaking. Constructions
continued over the centuries, with the most impressive portions
built during the 14th century Ming Dynasty. Badaling portion
is one of the best preserved segments and the highest point
of the Great Wall. Walk along the wall overlooking splendid
mountainous scenery. |
| Tour to Badaling Great Wall... |
 [Tiananmen Square]
Tiananmen Square is the symbolical heart of China and gathering
place for the masses. It is the largest public square in the
world, which can hold one million people. Having a free walk
there, imagining the great historic events of the 20th century
took place there. You will also see legendary landmarks including
the Great Hall of the People and the towering 125 foot granite
obelisk, Monument to the Peoples Heroes, honoring those who
died in revolution. |
| Tour to Tiananmen Square... |
[Forbidden City]
Forbidden City, the inner sanctum and palace where for centuries
Chinese emperors ruled their world. It has 9000-room maze of
courtyards, places, and ceremonial halls, where 24 emperors
used to live. Forbidden City was indeed a forbidden place, where
commoners were kept out for nearly 500 years in the past. Tour
the palace and imagine the mystery, intrigue and incredible
power that reigned here |
| Tour to Forbidden City... |
 [Temple of Heaven]
Temple of Heaven was built in the 15th century, a sacred site
for ancient Beijing, where the emperor and his 1000 member entourage
would retreat twice a year for religious ritual. Surrounded
by enormous grounds designed in accordance with fengshshui,
the Temple complex consists of the Celebrated Hall of Prayer
for Good Harvests, a unique wooden and blue-tiled structure
built without a nail. It is considered the supreme achievement
of traditional Chinese architecture. |
| Tour to Temple of Heaven... |
[Summer Palace]
Summer Palace built in 1888, was once a summer retreat and the
imperial park for emperors. Have a lakeside cruise on the lovely
Kunming Lake, enjoy the magical views of the hills, bridges
and pagodas that grace the Palace grounds. |
| Tour to Summer Palace... |
[Beihai Park]
Located in the center of Beijing City, construction of Beihai
Park began in the 11th century. It has a history of 800 years.
It is the imperial garden with the longest history in China.
It has an area of 68 hectares that consists of Beihai Lake and
Jade Flowery Islet and is built to represent the wonderland
of ancient Chinese fairy tales. |
| Tour to Beihai Park... |
[Beijing Zoo]
 Beijing Zoo is located in the northwest area of Beijing city.
It is the oldest and largest zoo in the Asia Pacific area and
the world-famous home of the giant pandas. Originally it was
an imperial manor during the
Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Plants were cultivated and animals
were raised here during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911).Now it
contains more than 7000 animals, including golden monkeys from
Sichuan, yaks from Tibet, sea turtles from the Chinese sea,
Manchurian tigers, and snow leopards. The Beijing Zoo is also
famous for being the home of zoological research and for housing
many rare birds and animals. |
| Tour to Beijing Zoo... |
[Lama Temple]
Lama Temple Beijing (Yonghegong), or Palace of Peace and Harmony
Lama Temple or Yonghegong Lamsery, a renowned lama temple of
the Yellow Hat Sect of Lamaism, is situated in the northeast
part of Beijing city.
Lama Temple, or Yanghegong, has a long and varied history. It
was originally built in 1694 and originally used as official
residence for court eunuchs of the Ming dynasty and was converted
to the royal court of Prince Yongzheng(Yin Zhen) a son of Emperor
Kang Xi of the Qing Dynasty. Before he ascended the throne,
during the 33rd year (1693) of Kangxi's reign of the Qing dynasty,
it was remained Yonghegong.
After the prince came to the throne in 1723, half of the residence
was used as an imperial palace and the other half was converted
to a lamasery, a monastery for Mongolian and Buddhist Monks
as it remains today.
Lama Temple is now a typical Tibetan Monastery. Having been
closed for many years during the Cultural Revolution it was
refurbished and reopened in 1980. |
| Tour to Lama Temple... |
 [Beijing Hutong
Tour]
Hutongs are a kind of ancient city alley or lane that is typical
in Beijing. Most of them are found around the Forbidden City,
and many were built during the three dynasties of Yuan, Ming
and Qing. Today, the Hutong is a living museum of Beijing history
showing the traditional lifestyle of Beijing people. Tricycles
hold two people and peddled by an experienced bicyclist. Stops
are made to visit a local family and see first-hand how the
people of Beijing live. |
| Trishaw Tour to Hutong... |
 [Ming Tombs]
Ming Tombs are the general names for the mausoleums of 13 emperors
of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), located 50 kilometers north
from Beijing City. They were buried in elaborate complexes in
the valley. Tomb constructions began here in 1409 and continued
for 2 centuries. The valley was sealed off by a red gate at
its only entrance, guards were posted to keep out the people,
and no one, not even the emperor, could ride a horse on these
grounds. The site of this huge cemetery was chosen by the emperor,
Yongle, who oversaw the construction of the Forbidden City.
The tombs reflect a similar conception of Imperial architecture,
consisting of walls, gates, courtyards, stairways, and elaborate
pavilions with roofs of yellow tiles (yellow being the color
of emperors). The actual burial chamber (a tumulus) is underground.
The emperor, his wife, and his favored concubines were the only
people buried there, along with enough royal treasure to stuff
a small museum.
The entrance to the Ming Tombs, a long and celebrated Spirit
Way, is lined with statues of guardian animals and officials.
The most particular one is the Changling, the tomb of emperor
Yongle and the Dingling, featuring an underground palace. This
"Forbidden Valley" of dead kings covers about 15 square
miles. |
| Tour to Ming Tombs ... |
 [Mutianyu Great
Wall]
Great Wall, one of the most remarkable feat of mankind, whose
segments were built as long ago as 500 B.C. Archaeologists
estimate that the Wall once ran 6200 miles; today it is still
impressive at 3,750 miles. Serious work began in 220 B.C,
the first emperor Qin Shihuang in China, conscripted millions
of soldiers and peasants to participate in this dangerous
undertaking. Constructions continued over the centuries.
Located in Huairou County 70km northeast of Beijing, Mutianyu
section of Great Wall is connected with Juyongguan Pass in
the west and Gubeikou Gateway in the east. As one of the best-preserved
parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu section of Great Wall used
to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and
the imperial tombs.
First built in the mid-6th during the Northern Qi dynasty,
Mutianyu Great Wall is older than Badaling Great Wall. In
the Ming dynasty, under the supervision of General Xu Da,
construction of the present wall began on the foundation of
the wall of Northern Qi. In 1404, a pass was built in the
wall. In 1569, the Mutianyu Great Wall was rebuilt and till
today most parts of it are well preserved. The Mutianyu Great
Wall has the largest construction scale and best quality among
all sections of Great Wall. |
| Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall... |
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