Places to See in Beijing
чOne of the most exceptional places to visit is the Forbidden City. It has 800 building which remained unseen by the people for a long time. The most eminent building is the Imperial Palace which was completed in 1406. It took 200,000 workers and 14 years to complete this city. If you are nature loving person then Sun-Yat-sen Park is the best place to visit. It lies in the South-west of the Imperial Palace. It was basically built in 1421 for the Chinese Emperor who used to offer sacrifices at the altar two time a year; once during the spring for good harvest and then during the thanksgiving. The park was opened for the public in year 1914. The altar is still there in the center of the park.
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Tiananmen Square is an important political and tourist destination in Beijing. It was built in Mao"s reign during 20th century. On one side, the Museum of Chinese History is located while on the other side Great Hall of the People and Mao"s mausoleum is situated. It gained popularity during 1989 when pro-democracy protests took place in the same open area. It is still considered to be the focal place which is visited by all foreign dignitaries visiting Beijing.
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If you are a fan of History then "The National Museum of China" is a must place for you to visit. It is one of the most interesting places to visit in Beijing. The museum was built in 1926 and it holds a vast collection of artifacts which almost amount to 300,000. You will see bronze ware, pottery, ceramics and other hardware of the old civilizations. There is another museum called Museum of Chinese Revolution located in the same building but it mainly covers the history of Chinese Communist Party. Beijing has remained as one of the most important strategic cities of the Chinese Dynasty in the history. Many walls were built around Beijing, but the wall built under the Ming Dynasty during 1368-1644 still remains preserved. It serves as the most popular tourist attraction. It is 373 miles long with 71 passes and countless towers. It has got around 827 city wall platforms. The Great Wall of China along with other prominent buildings of Beijing is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. So, with such attractions, your tour to Beijing will give you one of the best times of your life.
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