Beijing is the capital of the Republic of China and the nation’s political, economic, and cultural center. Beijing is the second most populous city in the world. The city is known for its mix of modern and traditional architecture, such as the grand Forbidden City complex, which was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Beijing has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian, as well as parts of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal, all popular tourist attractions.
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The Great Wall is 5500.25352 miles long, and was initially constructed to prevent the incursions of the Barbarian nomads. It stands out as the world's most appealing attractions owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance. It took almost 20 years to build the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall, a portion of which runs through Beijing, is the longest wall in the world.Read More
Forbidden City, the Imperial Palace complex, is a town of red walls and yellow glazed roof tiles located in Beijing. The Forbidden City was first occupied by the court in 1420. The reason behind the name is that access to most of the areas was prohibited without the Emperor's consent. The Forbidden City consists of 980 surviving buildings. It was designed to be the center of the ancient, walled city...Read More