Beijing – The Great Wall and Many More Amazing Places

Beijing is the most famous city in the country China not only because of it being the capital city but also due to the fact that it has many sightseeing options for the tourists. It has both great places to visit and rich culture for the tourists to experience. Here are the top places that can be visited when here.

The Great Wall of China: Visiting the Great Wall of China is must when on a tour to Beijing. You can climb the wall at Juyongguan, Mutianyu Simatai, Jinshanling or Badaling amongst others. The Great Wall has been cited as a heritage site by the UNISCO. There are various travel and tour operators who arrange for hiking expedition to the Greta Wall with guide facility who will explain you the historical significance of the various places at every step. The history of the wall goes back to Ming dynasty.

          

1. The Forbidden City: Apart from visiting the Great Wall in Beijing, one must also visit the Forbidden City, also known by the name Imperial Palace Museum. The construction of the structure was done during the Ming and the Qing Dynasty. 24 emperors had used it as a palace to live. It is made of wood and has a touch of Chinese architecture. More than 9000 rooms are there and it has been built on an area of more than 250 acres. The construction of the structure is complex. However, it has been preserved very well till date. One can take a guide or borrow recorders to know about the Forbidden City in detail. Since ordinary people are not allowed to visit the place without special permission, hence it is known came to be known as “The Forbidden City”.
2. Temple of Heaven: This is a sacred place which was visited by the emperors of China for offering their prayers to the lord for a good harvest. This temple was build during the rein of the Ming dynasty. The Cypress trees that can be seen near the temple are more than 600 years old.
3. Tinanmen Square: This is a site where most of the protests were held in the past. It is built on more than 100 acres of land making it the biggest square in the whole world. During major events, the flag of China is hoisted and lowered here amides huge gatherings of people. Many parades also passed through this area.
4. Summer Place: Also known by the name Royal Garden Museum, it was built in the year 1750 and made out of Kunming Lake and Wanshou hill. There are lots of creative things to watch in the gardens. The relic’s collection here has earned the place the title of world heritage in the year 1998. It was used as a resort by the emperors and is considered as the largest in China.
5. Beijing zoo : One must pay a visit to the Beijing zoo which has about 5000 variety of animals and 450 species. Here large variety of marine life can also be seen. The major attraction in the zoo is the Panda hall where large pandas are kept. It is especially good place to visit for nature enthusiast and children alike.

These are just some of the places amongst many others in Beijing that can be visited by tourists. Trekclub.org is one such site which provide in detail about the various tours that are organized in the city. They can even arrange for personalized tours if preferred by tourists.