Must-go Attractions in Beijing

2018-10-17

Flag-raising Ceremony on Tiananmen Square

As a significant landmark located at the core of Beijing, Tiananmen Square is one of the most expansive urban squares in the world, witnessed so many events in modern history. Flag raising and lowering ceremonies at the square in the morning and at sunset are so sacred and exciting moments attracting numerous tourists watching the five-star red flag flying in the sky.

“He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”

As you may hear the saying “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”, the world famous Great Wall is so majestic and magnificent that it is honored as the symbol of the Chinese nation and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Badaling Great Wall, known for its beauty, height and steepness, is the most famous and the best part of the Ming Great Wall, and also one of the world's nine greatest forts. The Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall in Huairou District is famous for its charming sceneries in mountains. Juyongguan Pass as the First Pass in the World is known for its steepness, which is also one of the Eight Great Sights of Yanjing in old times.

798 Art Zone: a Popular Landmark of Culture and Art

798 Art Zone is a cultural and creative art park built based on the once state-owned 798 electronics factories. Now it is favored by art and literature lovers and also one of the most popular cultural landmarks in Beijing. In the Zone are many galleries, art centers and studios, shops of cultural creation and tasty cafes. It is indeed a paradise for art appreciation. Highlighted by a small locomotive, the streets in the zone filled with cutting-edge sculptures are also attracting for you to explore around and it is a great place to take photos.

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