The terrain of Beijing is high in the northwest and low in the southeast. The west, north and northeast are surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the southeast is a plain that gently slopes toward the Bohai Sea. Summers are hot and rainy, winters are cold and dry, and spring and autumn are short. Those who are not used to the northern weather need to pay attention. Beijing is an ancient capital with a history of more than 3,000 years, so its human history and culture are very rich. So what are the attractions here? Let’s take a look at the top ten attractions in Beijing.
1. Beijing Square: Here you can watch the flag-raising ceremony in the morning, visit the square, and see the beautiful city of Beijing. See the majestic ancient city tower and People's Square, learn about the culture and history of the motherland, and watch millions of white pigeons flying.
2. The Forbidden City: Located at the center of the central axis of Beijing, it is the essence of ancient Chinese palace architecture. It was the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and is known as the Forbidden City. It has a history of more than 600 years and is very meaningful for understanding ancient historical buildings and royal palaces. It is listed as a world cultural heritage and a key protected unit, and is a 5A attraction. The opening hours are: 4.1-10.31:08:20-17:00, 11.1-3.31:08:30-16:30, closed on Mondays. The ticket price is 60 yuan in peak season and 40 yuan in off-season.
3. Summer Palace: Located in the western suburbs of Beijing, it is a royal garden during the Qing Dynasty in China. It was formerly known as Qingyi Garden. It is based on Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain, based on the West Lake in Hangzhou, and draws on the Jiangnan A large-scale landscape garden built with garden design techniques, it is also the most complete preserved royal palace garden. It is known as the "Royal Garden Museum" and is also a national key tourist attraction and a 5A scenic spot. It is very suitable for visiting with your family. The opening hours here are: 6:30-18:00 (gate opening hours). Tickets are: 30 yuan/ticket (peak season), 20 yuan/ticket (off-season). Student tickets are half price. You can have a good understanding of the Royal Garden here. Architecture and history, enrich your knowledge and understand the cultural heritage.
4. Badaling Great Wall: Located at the north entrance of Guangou Ancient Road, Jundushan, Yanqing District, Beijing, it is an important part of the Great Wall, a great defense project in ancient China, and a pass of the Ming Great Wall. The Badaling Great Wall is an important outpost of Juyong Pass. In ancient times, it was said that "the danger of Juyong is not in the pass but in Badaling." The Great Wall is famous for its magnificent landscape, complete facilities and profound cultural and historical connotations. It is a world-famous tourist attraction. This is a 5A attraction. The opening hours are: peak season: 6:30-19:00, including summer 6:00-19:30, off-season: 7:30-18:00. The ticket price is: 40 yuan in peak season and 40 yuan in off-season. 35 yuan, half price for students.
5. Temple of Heaven: Located in the south of Beijing, on the east side of Yongdingmennei Street in Dongcheng District. It was a place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifices to the emperor and prayed for a good harvest. The Temple of Heaven is the general name for the two altars of the Circle Qiu and the Qigu Altar. It has two layers of altar walls, forming an inner and outer altar. The altar walls are round in the south and north, symbolizing the round sky and the square place. The main building is the inner altar, with the Circular Mound Altar in the south and the Praying for Grain Altar in the north. The two altars are on the same north-south axis, separated by a wall in the middle. There are the Circular Mound Altar, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, etc. in the Circular Mound Altar, and the Praying for Good Harvests Hall, the Huangqian Hall, and the Praying for Good Harvest Gate are included in the Grain Praying Altar. This is a 5A attraction, and the ticket price is 15 yuan. Here you can get a good understanding of the history and culture of the ancient palace.
6. Old Summer Palace: Located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing, adjacent to the Summer Palace, it consists of Old Summer Palace, Changchun Garden and Wanchun Garden, so it is also called the Three Old Summer Palaces. In addition, there are many small gardens located on the east, west and south sides, surrounded by stars like a moon. The garden area is very large, with more than 150 sceneries in one garden, and is known as the "Garden of Ten Thousand Gardens". The Qing emperor came here every midsummer to escape the summer heat, listen to politics, and handle military and political affairs. Therefore, it was also called the "Summer Palace" and was a royal palace. It is world-renowned for its grand geographical scale, outstanding construction skills, exquisite architectural scenery, rich cultural collections and profound national cultural connotations. It is known as "the model of all gardening arts. It is a 5A scenic spot. Open all day, ticket price is 25 yuan.
7. Bird's Nest: Located in the south of the central area of ??Beijing Olympic Park, it is the main stadium of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The price is huge, and the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, track and field competitions and football finals have been held here. After the Olympic Games, it became a large-scale professional place for Beijing citizens to participate in sports activities and enjoy sports entertainment. It has also become a landmark sports building and Olympic heritage. It has great architectural characteristics and is worth seeing. It is also important to understand sports activities in China.
8: Xiangshan: Located at No. 40 Maishui Street, Haidian District, Beijing, it is a royal garden with mountain and forest characteristics. It has steep terrain and continuous greenery. The main peak in the scenic area, Xianglu Peak, is commonly known as Guijianchou, with an altitude of 557 meters. Xiangshan Park has a history of nearly 900 years. Xiangshan Park has famous tourist attractions such as Xiangshan Temple and Hongguang Temple. This is a 4A scenic spot. The park has beautiful scenery and charming mountains and rivers. It is very suitable for holiday travel, health and rest. The opening hours here are: April 1st to November 15th: 6:00-18:30, November 16th to March 31st: 6:00-18:00. Ticket prices are: November 1st to November 15th: 10 yuan; November 16th to March 31st: 5 yuan.
9. Ming Tombs: Located at the foot of Tianshou Mountain in Changping District, Beijing, about 50 kilometers away from Tiananmen Square. The mausoleum area is surrounded by mountains, with a plain in the middle. There is a winding river in front of the mausoleum. It is the site of royal mausoleums. Thirteen emperor mausoleums, seven concubine tombs, and one eunuch tomb were built in a row. It is also very important for understanding history and culture, and it can also enrich your own knowledge, which is very good. This is a 5A attraction. It costs 135 yuan in peak season and 100 yuan in off-season. Students are half-priced. The opening hours are 7:30~18:00.
10. Houhai: Located in Xicheng District, Beijing, it is an integral part of Shichahai. Shichahai consists of three water surfaces: Qianhai, Houhai, and Xihai. In order to compete with the "first three seas" of Beihai, Zhonghai, and South China Sea, The difference is called the "Later Three Seas". Houhai is a leisurely place with water, mountain views, and weeping willows on the shore. The houses and residents on the shore, as well as the surrounding royal palaces and former residences of celebrities, add to it the endless charm of Beijing flavor and history. People come here just because they can still hear the crisp chirping of insects in autumn, and still see the miniature of the old Beijing courtyard buildings. Here they can taste many delicacies and local delicacies, which are delicious and affordable. Tickets here are free and open all day.