Historical and Cultural Sites

Why is Ancient Observatory so Special? It is one of the oldest existing observatories in the world and is also the royal observatory of Ming and Qing dynasties in...

Why is Shichahai so special? It is the only open scenic spot with open water in the inner city of Beijing. It is also a historical block with the...

Why is Prince Gong’s Mansion so Special? Prince Gong’s palace went through the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its heyday to its decline, carrying extremely rich historical...

What is Hutongs and Courtyards in Beijing? A hutong is a lane or alley formed by traditional courtyard compounds lining both sides. These hutongs range from little alleys 40...

Why is Zhongnanhai so Special? It is the office of the State Council and other important organs of the People’s Republic of China, and is regarded as a symbol...

Why is Western Qing Tombs so Special? Western Qing Tombs are one of the groups of mausoleums of emperors from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), which twins with Eastern Qing...

Why is Old Summer Palace so Special? It is a large royal palace built and operated by the Qing emperors in more than 150 years. In 1860, the British...

Shanghai French Concession Generally, Former French Concession Shanghai is to the south of Yan’an Road, to the north of Zhaojiabang Road Xujiahui Road, to the east of Huashan Road,...

Why is Forbidden City so Special? Forbidden City (紫禁城), officially called Gugong (故宫Chinese name), was the imperial palace for 24 Emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties until the overthrow...

The Great Hall of the People The Great Hall of the People is a state building located at the western edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing. It is used...