北京 (Beijing)

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China, the most populous country in the world. With a population of 21,500,000 people, it is the nation's second-largest city after Shanghai. It was also the seat of the Ming and Qing dynasty emperors until the establishment of the Republic of China in 1911. Beijing is the political, educational and cultural centre of the country and as such it is rich in historical sites and important government and cultural institutions.

Our Favorites

• Forbidden City (故宫)
• Prince Gong Mansion (恭王府)
• The Great Wall of Badaling (八达岭长城)
• The Great Wall of Mutianyu (慕田峪长城)
• Yuanmingyuan Park (圆明园)
• Temple of Heaven (天坛)
• Gubei Water Town (古北水镇)
• Summer Palace (颐和园)
• Tiananmen Square (天安门广场)
• Fragrant Hill (香山公园)