Beijing

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven (Tian Tan) in Beijing is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the most important religeous site in China.

Great Wall of China, Beijing

The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This section is the Badaling Wall near Beijing which is the most popular section for tourists.

Summer Palace, Beijing

The Summer Palace in Beijing is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ming Tombs, Beijing

The Ming Tombs near Beijing are a UNESCO World Heritage site listed along with the east and west Qing tombs in Hebei and the early Qing tombs in Liaoning.

Forbidden City, Beijing

The Forbidden City in Beijing is the former home of the emperors of China. It is now called the Imperial Palace Museum. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along side the Imperial Palace in Shenyang.

Tian

Tiananmen Square is a large city square in the center of Beijing, China, named after the Tiananmen Gate (Gate of Heaven's Pacification) located to its North, separating it from the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square is the second largest city square in the world (440,000 m² - 880m by 500m). It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history.

These photos are of the square and the streets nearby.

Other Beijing

Pictures from some other less well known tourist attractions in and around Beijing.

My photos of China, a magical and mysterious country which I have called home for over 5 years.