China Travel Attractions and Scenic spots
The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (simplified Chinese: 天坛; pinyin: Tiāntán) is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in southeastern urban Beijing, in Xuanwu District. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest.
The Palace Museum, Gù gōng Bó wù yùan, known as the Forbidden City in the West, was the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In early 15th century, large-scale construction involved 100,000 artisans and one million civilians. The construction took 14 years and was completed in 1420.
Chairman Mao has a saying: “If you haven’t been to the Great Wall, you are not a real man”. Great Wall is a must-see scenic spot for all the people home and abroad. The Great Wall, symbolizing China’s ancient civilization, is one of the world’s most renowned projects. It is a distance of 75 kilometers…
