Tag Archives: beijing
Top Beijing Attractions Posted by sasha on May 23, 2016
There’s lots to see and do in Beijing, as the Chinese capital is full of some of the most important and famous attractions in the entire country. History buffs, foodies, art aficionados, shopaholics, and party animals can all find something to do in the ‘Jing. While there’s enough to do in Beijing to keep you…
Temple of Heaven Video Tour Posted by sasha on Mar 21, 2016
The Temple of Heaven is one of the most famous and important sights in Beijing. Tour this historical place with us in this short video.
The Temple of Heaven Posted by sasha on Mar 17, 2016
There are many must-see sights in Beijing. One such place is the Temple of Heaven (天坛 – tiān tán), one of China’s most treasured relics. Every itinerary to Beijing includes a stop here. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the most holy of Beijing’s imperial temples. The temple complex consists of 92…
Forbidden City Video Tour Posted by sasha on Nov 16, 2015
Step inside the massive Forbidden City in Beijing on this short video tour guiding you through the former home of Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors. Afterwards, climb the hill at Jingshan Park for the best aerial view of the palace.
The Forbidden City Posted by sasha on Nov 12, 2015
Last month, we took a closer look at Tiananmen Square and the many landmarks surrounding it. If you ever find yourself in Beijing visiting Tiananmen, the logical next step on your sightseeing tour is right across the street – the Forbidden City. One of the most famous places in all of China, this historical complex…
A Guide to Tiananmen Square Posted by sasha on Oct 7, 2015
Tiananmen Square (天安门广场 – tiān’ān mén guǎng chǎng) is without a doubt one of the most famous places in all of China, although the reasons vary depending on who you ask. For almost all Chinese people, the first thing they associate Tiananmen with is the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which Mao Zedong announced…
Tiananmen Square Video Posted by sasha on Oct 5, 2015
Tiananmen Square is the heart of China – the place where the country was founded in 1949. Take a short video tour, including the daily flag raising ceremony. 天安门广场 – tiān’ān mén guǎng chǎng Tiananmen Square 人民大会堂 – rén mín dà huì táng Great Hall of the People 国家博物馆 – guó jiā bó wù guǎn…