Roads run rife and vibrant with red in China's capital of Beijing. With crimson pagodas, scarlet calligraphy, burgundy buildings, and an unrivaled, fiery passion evident throughout its artistry and history, it's impossible not to get caught up in city's energy.
As one of the world's most populous cities, it is difficult to not describe Beijing as anything aside from "bursting." It's bursting with political power, ancient history, one-of-a-kind culture, impressive architecture, memorable cuisine, and a potent art scene.
The city features history dating back over three millennia, and much of that history is still intact. The most prominent fixture is Beijing's Forbidden City, the epic imperial palace that housed ruling families of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, it is open to tourists and houses the Palace Museum, which collects artwork from those dynasties.
Famous temples adorn the city’s four cardinal corners, the Temple of Heaven, Temple of Earth, Temple of the Sun, and Temple of the Moon. The Confucius Temple and Lama Temple offer serene sites to contemplate Beijing's history. Beijing is also a myriad of markets, including the vast Panjiayuan or "Dirt Market," showcase thousands of vendors with antiques that capture the city's fiery spirit.
Great Wall at Mutianyu
The Great wall of Jiankou-The Great Wall Alternative
OMESCAPE (Taiyanggong)
Great Wall at Huanghuacheng
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
Chaoyang Theatre Acrobatics Show
Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Park)
Golden Mask Dynasty Show
Juyong Pass of Great Wall
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
National Center for the Performing Arts
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
The Palace Museum
Hiking the Wall - Day Tours
Pinggu Jiangjunguan Great Wall
Red Theatre Beijing Kung Fu Show
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
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