The 2008 Summer Olympics signified China’s return as a global economic power.  It’s hard to…

The Great Hall of the People is one of ten buildings (creatively known as the…

This fascinating museum dedicated to China’s military and its history first opened in 1960.  The…

The Capital Museum is one of Beijing’s newest.  It first opened in 1981, and moved…

Beijing Aquarium This is an inland aquarium which exhibits numerous species of under water creatures.…

This museum should definitely be visited as it houses some of the most magnificent ruins…

Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall is not visible from the moon, or even…

This is the site where emperors belonging to the Ming and Qing dynasties made sacrifices…

This is a fantastic and enjoyable place for adults and children alike. It’s a great…

When the Hailingwang Emperor of the Jin Dynasty moved the capital back to Beijing, he…

This magnificent and massive temple dates back to 739 A.D. Followers of the Daoist religion…

This is one of the finest temples dedicated to Daoism. This was built in the…

This is an inland aquarium which exhibits numerous species of under water creatures. Dolphin shows…

Dating back to the 1700s this temple was used by Buddhists to pray for rain.…

The National Museum of China is at the tail end of a renovation which will…

No trip to China would be complete without a visit to the Forbidden City.  The…

This is one of the most important features of what was formerly known as the…

Beihai is Chinese for “northern sea” and the park is named for the manmade lake…

This temple dates back to the 1690s. Traditionally it belonged to the next Yongzheng Emperor…

This is a significant temple since it was built in 1306 to honor revered Chinese…