Attractions

Beijing Miyun Simatai Great Wall

Located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing, the Simatai Great Wall is the only section of the Great Wall to retain its original Ming Dynasty appearance, recognized as part of the World Heritage. Renowned for its five defining features of "steepness, density, uniqueness, ingenuity, and completeness," it boasts the highest density of watchtowers along the entire Great Wall and offers the country's only authorized night tour experience. Climb the Sky Ladder, cross the Sky Bridge, gaze out over the sea of clouds above the Yan Mountains, and immerse yourself in the majestic spirit of the Ming Dynasty's military era — making it an exceptional destination for exploring the Great Wall in its most pristine form.

National Museum of China

Located on the east side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the National Museum of China is one of the largest museums in the world by floor area, integrating cultural relic collection, academic research, and exhibition. Centered on the "Ancient China" basic exhibition as its core, the museum brings together national treasures such as the Houmuwu Ding, the Four-Ram Square Zun, and the Sanxingdui bronze masks. It is regarded as the highest殿堂 of Chinese civilization, open to the public free of charge, and a must-visit destination for understanding five thousand years of history and culture.

Temple of Heaven Park

Temple of Heaven Park is a complex of imperial ritual buildings where Ming and Qing dynasty emperors offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. It is the largest and best-preserved ancient sacrificial site in the world, and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. Covering 273 hectares, the park strings together three core structures — the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Circular Mound Altar, and the Imperial Vault of Heaven — along its central axis, integrating the pinnacle of ancient architectural aesthetics, acoustic wonders, and a millennium-old garden into one whole. Whether it is the 28 nanmu wooden columns beneath the triple-tiered blue-tiled roof of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, or the acoustic marvels of the Echo Wall and the Triple Sound Stones, all embody the ancient cosmology of "revering heaven and modeling after ancestors" and the zenith of craftsmanship.

Summer Palace

Located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing, the Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China, hailed as the "Museum of Imperial Gardens." Its predecessor, the Garden of Clear Ripples (Qingyi Yuan), was originally built during the Qianlong reign in 1750. It was burned down by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860 and later rebuilt under the supervision of Empress Dowager Cixi in 1888, at which point it was renamed the "Summer Palace" (Yiheyuan). The garden is centered on Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, masterfully blending natural landscapes with man-made architecture to embody the Chinese classical garden philosophy of "made by man, yet appearing as if created by nature." Famous attractions include the Long Corridor (728 meters long, adorned with over 14,000 painted scenes), the Tower of Buddhist Incense, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, the Marble Boat, and the Garden of Harmonious Interests—each rich with profound historical, cultural, and aesthetic value. Kunming Lake covers three-quarters of the entire park, where visitors can enjoy boating; meanwhile, the halls and pavilions scattered across Longevity Hill offer panoramic views of the capital. The Summer Palace is not only an outstanding representative of Chinese classical gardens but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting countless visitors from China and abroad to experience its unique charm of elegance and grandeur.

The Palace Museum

The Forbidden City, located in the heart of Beijing, served as the royal palace for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Construction began in the fourth year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1406) and took 14 years to complete, giving it a history of over 600 years. As the largest and most well-preserved wooden-structure ancient building complex in the world, the Forbidden City covers an area of 720,000 square meters and contains more than 9,000 halls and rooms. Built along a central axis in a symmetrical layout, it is divided into two major sections: the Outer Court and the Inner Court. The Outer Court, centered on the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian), the Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian), and the Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), was the venue for grand state ceremonies and important rituals. The Inner Court includes the Palace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqinggong), the Hall of Union (Jiaotaidian), the Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Kunninggong), and the Six Palaces of the East and West, which served as the living quarters for the emperor and his consorts. Within its red walls and yellow-glazed tiles, between its carved beams and painted rafters, the site showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese architecture and the ritual culture of imperial supremacy. Today, the Forbidden City is open to the public as the Palace Museum, housing a collection of over 1.8 million precious artifacts. It stands as an important symbol of Chinese civilization and a treasure of world cultural heritage.

Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace

Located on the east side of Tiananmen, Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace is a comprehensive scenic area that blends imperial ancient architecture, garden art, and modern cultural functions. Centering on the Three Great Halls, the site boasts centuries of historical accumulation, with red walls and yellow tiles embodying profound cultural heritage. Towering ancient cypresses and scattered pavilions within the gardens lend the space both solemnity and elegance. As a cultural and leisure venue open to the public, it hosts year-round exhibitions, performances, and community cultural activities, making it an excellent destination for residents and visitors to experience the capital's cultural atmosphere. It is ideal for history enthusiasts, photography lovers, family visitors, and cultural explorers seeking a moment of tranquility amid the bustling city center.

Honglu Temple, Huairou District, Beijing

Honglu Temple is located in Huairou District, Beijing. It is a thousand-year-old Buddhist temple first built in the fourth year of the Xiankang era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (338 CE), long renowned by the saying "In the south there is Putuo, in the north there is Honglu." The temple is famous for its three wonders—the Imperial Bamboo Grove, the Male and Female Ginkgo Trees, and the Wisteria Embracing the Pines—blending profound Buddhist heritage with serene mountain scenery, making it a sacred place in northern China for prayer and spiritual repose.

Badachu Park, Shijingshan District, Beijing

Badachu Park is located at the southern foot of the Western Hills in Shijingshan District, Beijing. It is a national AAAA-rated temple and garden scenic area. Embraced by three mountains and dotted with ancient temples, the park brings together eight thousand-year-old Buddhist monasteries and twelve natural scenic spots. It is famous for Lingguang Temple, which houses a sacred Buddha tooth relic; Zhengguo Temple, an ancient Tang-dynasty monastery; and the brilliant red leaves that blanket the hills in autumn. With tickets only 10 yuan and a forest coverage rate exceeding 95%, it is an ideal destination in western Beijing for pilgrimage, mountain climbing, and enjoying both cultural heritage and natural scenery.

Mutianyu Great Wall

Mutianyu Great Wall is the essence section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, nestled among the mountains of Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing. Stretching 5,400 meters with a vegetation coverage rate of up to 96%, it enjoys the reputation of "Among the Ten-Thousand-Li Great Wall, Mutianyu stands out alone." The scenic area features the rare double-sided battlements and a unique main pass fort where three enemy towers stand side by side. Quieter and more tranquil than Badaling, it also offers enclosed cable cars and toboggan slides for distinctive experiences. It is a national AAAAA-rated tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

National Library of China

The National Library of China is located on Zhongguancun South Street in Beijing. Originally established in 1909 and formerly known as the Metropolitan Library (Jingshi Tushuguan), it is the oldest and largest national-level comprehensive library in China. The current premises consist of the Wenjin Street Ancient Books Hall and the Baishiqiao Main Library, with a total building area exceeding 250,000 square meters and a collection of over 40 million volumes and items. Among its treasures are rare ancient documents such as the Yongle Encyclopedia, oracle bone inscriptions, and Dunhuang manuscripts. The library houses modern reading rooms, a digital resource center, and exhibition spaces, offering abundant academic resources while hosting year-round cultural lectures and themed exhibitions. It is an important cultural landmark integrating knowledge services, cultural heritage, and public education.