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Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple): Highest Tibetan Buddhist Temple in...

Lama Temple, also named Yonghe Lamasery, is Beijing's principal and largest Buddhist Temple. It was built in 1694, as part of the city wall...

Temple of Heaven: Brilliant World Heritage Site

Temple of Heaven, large religious complex in the old outer city of Beijing, considered the supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture. Its layout symbolizes the belief that heaven...

Beijing Ancient Observatory: One of the Oldest in the...

The Beijing Ancient Observatory is one of China's nationally designated cultural sites and often called a "hidden gem" by foreign travelers. For insight into...

National Museum of China: The Third Largest Museum in...

The National Museum of Chinese History, the main exhibits of which covered the history of China from its earliest beginnings up until the Chinese...

Tiananmen Square incident: Summary, Details, & Facts

Tiananmen Square incident: Tiananmen Square was originally designed and built in 1651. It was enlarged to four times its original size and cemented over...

Forbidden City (Palace Museum) in Beijing: Facts, History, Travel...

Palace Museum in Beijing museum housed in the main buildings of the former Imperial Palaces (see also Forbidden City). It exhibits valuable objects from Chinese history. Named one...

Summer Palace Beijing: Facts, History, Map, Travel Tips

The Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), in northwest Beijing, is said to be the best-preserved imperial garden in the world, and the largest of its kind still...

9 Most Famous Regions in China

9 Most Famous Regions in China: China is the world’s second-largest country and home to a plethora of different natural environments to explore. From some...

10 Most Famous Temples in China To Visit 2024

10 Most Famous Temples in China To Visit: China is a land rich in history, culture, and spirituality. One can find countless temples scattered...

Top 20 Oldest Continuously Inhabited City In The World

Top 20 Oldest Continuously Inhabited City In The World: Ever since man learned to grow their own food and rear cattle, they have been...

15 Must Visit Ancient Cities in India

Must Visit Ancient Cities in India: The history of India goes back to the time of the Indus Valley Civilization, dates back to 2500...

International Cat Day 2024: Facts, Significance And History

International Cat Day is celebrated on August 8 every year around the world . This day is a special day for cat lovers . For the first time in...

Nelson Mandela Day 2024: Significance, History And More..

Nelson Mandela Day : Once upon a time, blacks were constantly oppressed by whites due to apartheid, a system that has seen many...

798 Art District: New Landmark of Beijing Urban Culture

Beijing’s 798 Art Zone (798 艺术区 , say qī jiǔ bā yìshù qū), also known as the Dashanzi Art District, is a collection of former military...

Badaling Remnant Great Wall: Information and Guide

The Badaling Remnant Great Wall is located 3 miles (5 kilometers) southwest of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing County, Beijing. It is also known as...

Juyongguan Great Wall: Information and Guide

Juyongguan Great Wall is one of the three most famous passes along the Great Wall of China, together with Jiayuguan and Shanhaiguan. 37 miles...

China Great Wall Museum: Information and Guide

When you come to Badaling, you should not miss China Great Wall Museum. It is a special museum which reflects the history and current...

Mutianyu Great Wall: Information and Guide

The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved and best-known Great Wall sections. Located 65 kilometers (40 miles) to the north of Beijing city proper,...