Beijing Attractions:
China is known to be the place of one of the oldest civilizations, dating back to six millennia with a rich and vibrant history. Its heritage surpasses that of many other nations and its cultural influence has been tremendous with its impact still resounding in today's modern Chinese society. Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and is the second largest city in the country, closely behind Shanghai. The tourist attractions in Beijing city are the concrete evidence of its rich and vibrant cultural history. Some of the most well-known of such historic places are Badaling stretch of the Great Wall of China, the Tian'anmen and the Forbidden City.

Badaling:
One of the most visited sections of the Great Wall of China is the Badaling Great Wall, that is located almost 50 miles north of the Beijing City. This part of the Great Wall is probably one of the most visited sites by tourists. The Badaling was categorized as a World Heritage Site in 1988 by UNESCO. Then again, in July 7, 2007 it was given the status of one of the newest 'Seven Wonders of the World' bringing City to new levels of popularity. Badaling Great Wall was the very first part to be opened for tourists. It is considered to be one of the most iconic Beijing China attractions. The Badaling Great Wall near the city of Beijing especially became quite famous, when, on February 24th 1972, US President Richard Nixon and his wife visited the Badaling.

Tian'anmen Square:
It is one of the most famous world renowned Beijing attractions. The Tian'anmen square is located near the center of Beijing city. The immensely spacious Tian'anmen Square has only two structures in its vast expanse. One is the 125 ft high Monument to the People's Heroes and other one is the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. The city's Chang'an Avenue, that serves as the host to the parades is situated between the Tian'anmen and the Square. It has an area of about 122 acres than can hold approximately half a million people. The inner bridges of the Tian'anmen Square give the square a harmonious feel and are the main attractions of the Tian'anmen. You can visit the Tian'anmen Tower, Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and also see the national flag raising ceremony at the Tian'anmen Square when you visit Beijing .

Forbidden City:
The Forbidden City is one of the most preferred Beijing attractions for tourists to travel to. It was the site for the Chinese Imperial Palace and was the home to 24 emperors from the mid-Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. It is one of the most important monuments in the world and thus has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in the middle of Beijing city and at present houses the Palace Museum. It is the perfect place for tourists and visitors to get a glimpse of the traditional palace architecture, enjoy the sight of the treasures kept in the palace, and learn of the legends and other facts and fiction about the imperial family and the court.

Temple of Heaven:
The Temple of Heaven, or the Altar of Heaven is located in the southeastern urban part of Beijing City and is one the most famous attractions in Beijing, as far as ancient monuments are concerned. The Temple of Heaven was the place, where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for good harvests. It occupies an area of 273 hectares and is three times in size that of the Forbidden City. This famous tourist attraction was constructed from 1406 to 1420, under the reign of the Yongle Emperor.