TOUR BEIJING CHINA
BEIJING
Beijing is the capital of China. Having a history of 800 years, it plays an important role in the nation’s cultural, economic, scientific, and academic life Beijing tourist attractions.
However, visitors may start exploring this dynamic country for Beijing. The reason behind this is its dense network of road, rail, and airline connections with other major cities.
Furthermore, a visitor to Beijing can find and enjoy a lot of unique sightseeing and things to do. To sum up, Beijing holds the country’s best tourist attractions. Including a section of the Great Wall of China at Badaling Pass. The best tourist attractions in Beijing are briefed here.
1. The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the topmost tourist attraction in China, standing up to eight meters high. A visitor can enjoy an unforgettable walk at the historical and impressive section of the Great Wall dating from the 16th century. During the walk on the great wall, visitors can enjoy numerous towers and parapets offering superb views over the dramatic scenery. While the wall passes through the hilly areas, visitors can take a pleasant cable-car ride up to the wall.
The visitors are advised to arrange an early arrival to the spot to avoid rush hours. A full-day tour to the Great Wall at Badaling Pass offers great insight into history. Mutianyu is another popular spot to experience the Great Wall. By the passage of time the Great Wall is becoming more popular for its amazing views, and historical importance. This Great wall is particularly beautiful during spring and autumn Beijing tourist attractions.
2. Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square wins the title of the largest city square in the world. Soviet-style monuments and government buildings surround the square. However, it is a wonderful place and a visitor can see tourists\visitors from all over China and the outer world. Furthermore, you can see marble lions at the front of the Tiananmen gate. In memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, the northwest lion has a bullet hole on its stomach. A flag-raising and lowering ceremony is held at dawn and dusk at the north end of the square.
3. The Forbidden City & The Imperial Palace
The Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex, which attracts 8 million visitors every year. Firstly, it served until 1911 as the royal residence of kings and their families. This palace is located in the heart of Beijing near Tiananmen Square. Secondly, the royal complex covers a huge rectangle and consists of 90 palaces Beijing tourist attractions.
The complex includes halls with courtyards, more than 980 other buildings, and 8,700 rooms. Thirdly, a 26-feet (8 meters) high wall with several gates surrounds the whole complex. Moreover, the complex holds valuable Chinese artifacts and artworks. That includes paintings, ceramics, porcelains, musical instruments, textiles, martial weapons, and items used by the imperial family. Few traditional and modern restaurants are serving the visitors. Some of the souvenir shops are present throughout the complex to entertain the tourists.
4. The Temple of Heaven
The Yongle Emperor commissioned the construction of the Temple of Heaven in 1406. The king was also responsible for the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Though Chinese Heaven worship pre-dates Taoism, still this temple earns the respect of a Taoist Temple. The Temple of Heaven is not only a beautiful tourist attraction but also a valuable treasure of history and ancient Chinese art.
A vast public park has surrounded the temple. This park is popular with local residents practicing tai chi in the mornings and on weekends.
5. The Lama Temple (Yonghe)
The Yonghe Lama temple represents the deep fascination for the Tibetan version of Buddhism. However, locals call it the Palace of peace and harmony. Furthermore, the Lama temple is one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist arcades in the world. In the same vein, for decades, many Tibetan and Mongolian monks have been living and learning here Beijing tourist attractions.
A 26 meter (85 feet) tall statue of Maitreya Buddha carved from a single piece of white sandalwood is standing in the Temple Lama. It is one of the tallest Buddha statues in the world.
6. National Museum of China
The National Museum of China is the second most visited art museum in the world after the Louvre in Paris. It is in the east section of Tiananmen Square. Authorities opened it to the public in 2003 and completely renovated it later on in 2011. There is so much to see in each of the museum’s 48 exhibition halls.
The world’s heaviest ancient bronzeware, the huge Simuwu Ding is something special among other artifacts. A long range of other artworks and art crafts include collections of jade, ceramic artifacts, and rare gold from various dynasties through the ages. For visitors planning a longer visit, a café and teahouse are serving traditional and modern food and refreshments. Remember, a strict “no-selfie stick” policy is in place, so if you have one, manage it outside the museum or keep it at the coat check.
7. The Beijing Temple of Confucius
The Beijing Temple of Confucius was built in 1302. It is a dedication to the great philosopher and teacher, Confucius. His teachings inspired public and private life in China for centuries. Certainly, this is one of China’s best-known Confucius temples. Meanwhile, the temple has hosted many ceremonies honoring its namesake under the leadership of the emperor. The Hall of Great Achievements (Dacheng Dian) is home to many shrines dedicated to Confucius, his students, and other Confucian philosophers Beijing tourist attractions.
Many old musical instruments and other religious items used in the celebrations are present in Dacheng Dian. The large terrace in front of the hall did hold all these celebrations to take place.
8. Beihai Park
Beihai Park is one of the oldest surviving imperial gardens in Beijing, laid out at the beginning of the 10th century. It took its name from nearby Lake Beihai (North Lake). Further, Round Fort is the most wonderful structure at Park. The Hall of Enlightenment is worth seeing.
Besides, carved from a single block of white a one-and-a-half-meter-tall Buddha is a center of attraction for statue lovers. A large black jade vase from the early 12th century is another worth visiting.
Moreover, some other valuable historical spots include the opulent residence of Song Qingling. In which the Sun Yat-sen lived for 18 years, it’s now a museum. The residence of Guo Moruo, the Living Quarters of Mei Lanfang Guju, a famous showbiz star, built-in traditional Chinese courtyard style. An amazing 17th-century White Pagoda is on the Island of Exquisite Jade Beijing tourist attractions.
09. The Summer Palace
The Chinese Emperors used to live and handle court affairs in the Summer Palace during the Qing dynasty. The king used to deal with foreign diplomats during his stay at the palace. Summer Palace is known for Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The gardens of the summer palace are worth visiting. Kunming Lake reminds one of the West Lake in Hangzhou due to its resemblance. The beautiful garden designs and building construction patterns highlight classical Chinese Architecture. The Garden of the Summer Palace is the biggest royal park in Beijing Beijing tourist attractions.
10. Coal Hill Park (Jingshan)
Coal Hill Park (Jingshan) is opposite the North Gate of the Imperial Palace. This amazing Hill Park offers some of the best views in Beijing. Besides, views over Beihai Park Lake and the Forbidden City. This largely man-made hill’s name came from the actual coal that was once stored here. It happened during the construction of the Imperial Palace. When the dumping of rubble from the old city wall and soil from excavation of the moat surrounding the palace gathered here. Consequently resulted in the once-low natural mound soaring in height. A visitor can enjoy the number of amazing gardens and walkways. But a highlight of a visit is an old acacia tree from 1644.
11. Niu Jie Qingzhen Si Mosque
A valuable historic site, famous for its fine artwork architecture is Niu Jie Qingzhen Si Mosque from AD 995. Firstly, this ancient Mosque is the oldest and biggest mosque in Beijing. It is the spiritual, community center for Muslims living in Beijing with a history of over 1000 years. Further, this amazing tourist spot includes a minaret and a six-cornered moon observatory tower. Moreover, two pavilions featuring numerous steles with Chinese and Arabic inscriptions.
Secondly, Niu Jie Qingzhen Si mosque appears more like a Chinese temple with Islamic characteristics. There is a two-story hexagonal ‘Pavilion for Observing the Moon’. A Spirit Wall on Nui Jie protecting the entrance is a feature of all Chinese temples regardless of religion. The mosque is famous for its unique mixture of Islamic and traditional Chinese architectural styles. The main prayer hall can hold over 1000 worshipers with 600 square meters of area Beijing tourist attractions.
Above all, do dress appropriately as no shorts or short skirts are allowed inside the mosque. People working at the mosque always warmly welcome the visitors.
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