Beijing / History

Best History in Beijing

• The Forbidden City

  The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties for nearly 500 years, with almost 1,000 surviving buildings. The largest palace complex in the world.

• The Great Wall (Mutianyu Section)

  The best-preserved and most accessible section of the Great Wall near Beijing, with restored watchtowers and sweeping mountain views. Less crowded than Badaling.