The Temple of Heaven is a complex of imperial religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing.The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest.The Temple of Heaven …
Ming Tombs Dingling
Ming Tombs Dingling,the underground mausoleum of emperor wan li,is one of the thirteen imperial tombs of the ming dynasty (1368-1644).Emperor wan li (1573-1620) ordered the construction of his own tomb when he was 22and it took six years to complete the construction which cost about …
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square is a large public square located in the heart of Beijing, China.It covers an area of approximately 109 acres and is surrounded by several important buildings,including the Forbidden City, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum of China.It has been …
Mutianyu Great Wall
The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is a well-preservedand picturesque part of the wall located about 70 kilometers northeast of Beijing, China. Mutianyu Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and features numerous watchtowers and fortifications,including some that are uniquely designed with …
Yonghe Palace
The Yonghe Palace or Yonghe Temple,also known as the Lama Temple, is a Buddhist temple located in the Dongcheng District of Beijing, China.It was built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and served as a residence for emperors before it was converted to a temple in …
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace, also known as the Yiheyuan,is a historic imperial garden located in the northwest of Beijing, China.It was built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) and served as a summer retreat for emperors and their families.The Summer Palace covers an area of over 290 …
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a historic imperial palace located in the center of Beijing, China.It was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and served as the home of the emperors of China for almost 500 years until the fall …