Discover Beijing: A Modern City with An Imperial Past
Beijing, the world-famous ancient capital, has a history dating back more than 3000 years, with more than 860 years as the capital of China. Showcasing the brilliant and splendid Chinese culture, Beijing has 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely, the Imperial Palace, the Great Wall, the Ming tombs, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian, and the Grand Canal. As the world city home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Beijing has a rich imperial style and a strong local Chinese atmosphere. Beijing is famous for its profound cultural foundation and features the world’s modern fashions. Click the following links to discover more about Beijing.