Beijing (China)
Beijing – an important tourist center. All the sights of Beijing can be rightfully referred to as “the wonders of the world”, so they hit their scope, sophistication, originality and unique flair.
Its history goes back over 3000 years. Translated from the Chinese word “Beijing” means “northern capital”.
The Great Wall is a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization and the finest examples of a fortification. The length of 6300 km.
It is one of the world cultural heritage sites under UNESCO protection. By 3 century AD construction of the wall has been largely completed. According to her top could move the cart and columns of troops. The most well-preserved section of wall, located in Badaling, which at 80 km from Beijing.
Beijing is China’s largest State Museum – Forbidden City – Former Imperial Palace, the residence of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was built in 1406-1420 years.
As part of the palace complex, there are 9,999 separate facilities, here are collected many antiques and items used during the life of the inhabitants of the palace.
Formerly the residence of Chinese emperors called “Forbidden City” because commoners were not allowed to enter the area. This is a whole world of rich, lush and strictly regulated. Palace as a “monument of world cultural heritage.”
To the north of the Palace Museum in Beijing stands the green hill height 56 m. Its summit was once the highest point in town, with it, and now offering a panoramic view of Beijing that was the reason for the name – Mountain Landscape (Jingshan).
Today Jingshan – one of the most beautiful central park, which lies on the crossroads of many tour itineraries.
At 20 km to the northwest of central Beijing is a huge imperial summer palace – Summer Palace Park – a spacious park complex with residential buildings, temples and pavilions, spread out along the banks of an artificial lake.
Park a relaxing stay, as translated from the Chinese Summer Palace. Of great interest is located here wooden gallery Chanlan, which is decorated with 1,408 colorful landscape paintings.
50 km north of Beijing in a secluded valley found their eternal home 13 out of 16 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Valley of the Tombs (Shisanlin) – the place where emperors once reign began to build a tomb for himself. Currently, two underground crypt is open to visitors. Leads to the tombs Alley Spirits – animal statues guarding the entrance.
On the southern outskirts of Beijing is the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan), whose name it would be better translated as “Altar of Heaven.” The temple is the largest in China altar complex.
Here, the winter solstice were imperial prayers to the glory of heaven with a request to send down a good harvest. Here is the famous Wall of reflected sound, which reproduces the perimeter of the 64 th words uttered in a whisper.
At the heart of Beijing is beautiful Beihai Park – “North Sea”. Central to the park – an island Tsyunhuadao, where stands the white pagoda. On the northern shore of the lake is the Wall of Nine Dragons, depicting dragons playing with the sun.
In the northeastern part of Beijing is a famous acting lamasery Yunhegun. The temple was built in 1694 and initially served as one of the residences of the emperor.
At the beginning of XVIII century, was handed over to lamas to perform ceremonies and prayers. Today the temple is a 6-meter high statue Tszonhavy. At the exit you can see carved from sandalwood image of the mountain with figures of 500 students of the Buddha made of gold, silver, bronze, tin and iron.
One of the favorite places of rest of the townspeople – Square of Heavenly Peace – Tiananmen. The area occupies 400 thousand square meters. m and is the largest in the world. Hence proclaimed imperial edicts. This area was proclaimed a Republic of China. Since then, the National Emblem of the PRC represented the Tiananmen rostrum.
No description of Beijing can not do without reference to the street Lyulichan. Its current value of street Lyulichan received during the Manchu emperors, when there began to settle people of art – artists, writers, calligraphers and began to open shops and stores that sold their product.
Nowadays it is difficult to meet someone who would have heard nothing about the outstanding philosophers of antiquity – Confucius. In the old Chinese temple dedicated to Confucius, standing in each city.
In Beijing, the Temple of Confucius (Kunmyao) was built in 1302. Despite its age, Beijing Kunmyao retains almost primeval appearance, created during the time of the Yuan Dynasty. The broad avenue of ancient cypress trees leads to the Great Hall of scholarship.
Great Hall of scholarship (Dachendyan) – the central building of the temple of Confucius. In the center of the hall in Kyoto set a plate of the spirit of Confucius, she was worshiped as Confucius himself.
Before you sign on display boxes for sacrifices. The hall is also a collection of ancient musical instruments.
In the ancient temple in Beijing – Temple Fayuansy suggest you visit the Museum of Applied Arts, which brings together a unique Buddhist works presented articles of bronze, stone, wood, painting and calligraphy.
Neighborhood of Beijing and saturated archaeological and historical sites. Therefore, if you have at least a couple of extra days in Beijing, be sure to take a trip to one of the excursions we offer.
The Great Wall – a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization, and an unsurpassed example of a fortification. The length of 6300 km. It is one of the monuments of world cultural heritage under UNESCO protection.
By 3 century AD construction of the wall has been largely completed. At some sites from its top to move the wagons and the columns of troops, and some spread out over the mountains areas are difficult even for trained tourist. They say that the Wall can be seen from space … check it out, we do not undertake, but certainly in the past over the horizon grand structure, there is something cosmic. The most well-preserved section of wall, located in Badaling, 60 km from Beijing.
Here you can try your hand at climbing the mountain section of the wall and even get a certificate (you can purchase it, climbed up to a certain height), or simply take a walk at the foot of the wall, admiring the spectacular ancient Chinese “border crossing point and the massive fortified towers.
At 50 km from Beijing, in a secluded valley, find their eternal home 13 out of 16 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Valley of the Tombs (Shisanlin) – the place where the ancient lords immediately upon accession to the throne began to build a tomb for himself.
You’ll be amazed to see numerous funerary halls, the size is not inferior to the metro stations, but also built many centuries ago. On the way to the tombs you can visit the Cemetery of the Spirits with fantastic sculptures of animals, protecting peace emperors.
And if you want to buy traditional Chinese souvenirs – figurines of terracotta warriors, dragons and lions, Shih Tzu and many more – here you can do it at numerous local merchants.