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The old massive imperial compound Yuanmingyuan is now a beautiful park filled with lakes and a wide variety of plant life. It is a relaxing place to spend the day and escape the crowds of the city.
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North of the Forbidden City is Jingshang Park. From the Pavillon of Eternal Peace you have a wonderful view over the Palace. This Park had been an Imperial Garden during Ming and Qing Dynasty.
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Built in the Ming Dynasty (1442), Beijing Ancient Observatory, as the astronomical observations through the recent 500 years, is the world's oldest existing astronomical institutions.
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As the royal garden with 800-year history, Beihai Park boasts one of the best China’s classical gardens with artificial hills, pavilions, halls, temples and covered corridors.
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Wangfujing Street is a famous Beijing shopping street that is filled with tourists. The Wangfujing street is the best place to shop for Chinese souvenirs and authentic Chinese products.
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National Grand Theater is the most renowned building in Beijing. It owns magnificent exterior and interior appearance. Symphonies, dance shows, ballets, dramas, operas and other kinds of performances are staged frequently there.
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The Ming Tombs form the most extensive burial complex of any Chinese dynasty and are one of the finest preserved pieces of 15th century Chinese art and architecture.
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The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest due to its unique architectural characteristics, was the main track and field stadium for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Now it has become a new travel icon in Beijing.
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Hutongs are the old traditional alleyways and courtyard homes which once covered all Beijing. Many still survive today and have barely changed.
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From the top of the Bell Tower of the Drum Tower, there are good views over the neighborhood hutong rooftops, the skyscrapers of downtown Beijing are also clearly visible.
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