Beijing, the capital of China is a historically, culturally and educationally rich city housing a number of tourist attractions. From the Great Wall of China to the Forbidden City, from Ming Tombs to Lama Temples, there are options galore, when it comes to exploring the Beijing tourist attractions.

Listed below are some popular Tourist Attractions in Beijing:

• The Great Wall: Badaling Great Wall is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Beijing. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), the Great Wall of China stretches for over 70 kms. Bearing a shape like a dragon having its way along the mountains, this wall is a must visit in China. Opening hours to visit the Great Wall are different in winters and summers.
• Forbidden City: Having a rectangular shape, the Forbidden City is the world’s largest palace complex covering 74 hectares. Also known as, Gu Gong in Chinese, the Forbidden City was also listed as World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Do make sure to visit this place while you make a tour to all the popular tourist attractions of Beijing.
• Ming Tombs: Originally built as the tomb of Emperor Zhu Du and his empresses, Ming Tombs will provide you with an insight about the Ming Dynasty in China. In all these are 13 mausoleums that are together known as the Ming Tombs in Beijing. These tombs comprise of two types of tombs, namely, Changling Tomb and Dingling Tomb.

• Beihai Park: Located towards the south from the Forbidden City, Beihai Park is not to be missed a visit during Tours to Beijing. Having a history of over 00 years, this park was built according to a traditional Chinese legend. Construction for Beihai Park began in the Liao Dynasty (916 – 1125) and later it was rebuilt in Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

• Jingshan Park: Spread over an area of 230,000 square meters, Jingshan Park is counted among the most beautiful landscape gardens in Beijing. Facing towards the north gate of the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park houses the biggest peony rose garden in Beijing, which you can see blooming during the month of May every year.