Beijing: Unesco
Places and attractions in the Unesco category
Categories
- Museum
- Temple
- Park
- Buddhist architecture
- Universities and schools
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Historical place
- History museum
- Street
- Palace
- Art museum
- Shopping
- Theater
- Concerts and shows
- Area
- Unesco
- Arenas and stadiums
- Shopping centre
- Church
- Bridge
- Amusement park
- Science museum
- Specialty museum
- Postmodern architecture
- Sacred and religious sites
- Nature
- Natural attraction
- Tower
- Skyscraper
- Natural history museum
- Buddhist temple
- Lake
- Art gallery
- Library
- Neighbourhood
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, a monumental symbol of China's rich history, stands at the heart of Beijing as one of the most prestigious museums in the world. This sprawling palace complex, once the imperial seat for Ming and Qing dynasty emperors, spans approximately 180 acres...
Summer Palace
Iconic lakeside retreat for royalty The Summer Palace, an exquisite landmark nestled in the city of Beijing, stands as a pinnacle of Chinese horticultural and architectural traditions. This sprawling royal retreat spans over 2.9 square kilometers, three-quarters of which is covered by water, primarily...
Temple of Heaven
Famed and historic temple complex The Temple of Heaven is a majestic architectural complex of religious buildings located in the southeastern part of central Beijing, China. Established in the early 15th century, it covers an area of about 2.73 square kilometers and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Zhoukoudian
Peking Man Site Zhoukoudian, situated on the outskirts of Beijing, China, is a site of great paleoanthropological significance, renowned for the discovery of the hominid fossils known as 'Peking Man'. This UNESCO World Heritage site is not just an excavation area but also a museum...
Ming tombs
Ancient system of emperor's tombs Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of Beijing, the Ming Tombs stand as a testament to the grandeur of ancient Chinese imperial culture. This sprawling necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the final resting place for 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, which ruled...
Western Qing tombs
The Western Qing tombs are located some 140 km southwest of Beijing in Yi County, Hebei Province. They constitute a necropolis that incorporates four royal mausoleums where seventy-eight royal members are buried.
Badaling
Popular section of iconic structure Badaling is the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China, approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Beijing's city center, in Yanqing District.
Great Wall of China
Historic structure winding across China The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe.
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Region: Beijing