Beijing is an ancient city with a long history. Back in 3000 years ago in Zhou dynasty, Beijing, which was called Ji at the moment, had been named capital of Yan. Thereafter, Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasty all made Beijing their capital. Therefore, Beijing was famous for "Capital of a thousand years".

The long history leaves Beijing precious cultural treasure. Winding for several kilometers in Beijing area, the Great Wall is the only man-made structure that could been seen in the space. The Summer Palace is a classic composition of ancient royal gardens, and the Forbidden City is the largest royal palaces in the world. Tiantan is where the emperor used to fete their ancestors, and also the soul of Chinese ancient constructions. The four sites above has been confirmed world cultural heritage by UNESCO. However, the best representatives for Beijing are the vanishing Hutongs and square courtyards. Through hundreds of years, they have become symbol of Beijing's life. Tian'anmen square being still brilliant today with cloverleaf junctions and skyscrapers everywhere, the old-timey scene and modern culture are combined to present a brand new visage of Beijing.

As the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing is an ancient, historically and culturally rich metropolis. Beijing is considered China's top tourist attraction because it has such treasures as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City-tow architectural wonders known throughout the world. Many temples, imperial mausoleums, gardens and parks also lure both domestic and foreign tourists.

The Bird's Nest
The "Bird's Nest" is located in Beijing Olympic park, north east of Beijing city center, 25, building area 80,000 square meters. The stadium can hold 10 million people, including the audience at 2 million. After the Olympic Games, which can bear major sports events, and all kinds of conventional and non-competition project, is a landmark building in Beijing Olympic Games, the Beijing Olympic Games is the precious heritage left, also will become citizens in Beijing in sports activities and enjoy extensive sports entertainment large-scale specialized sites.

Tiananmen and Tiananmen Square
Located in the center of Beijing, Tiananmen Square is the largest square in the world. It covers an area of 44 hectares nd can hold one million people. On October 1,1949, the square was where the People's Republic of China was inaugurated. 　

The Great Wall
China's Great Wall is the only man-made object visible from satellites and is one of man's most remarkable accomplishments. Construction of the Great Wall began in the 7th century B.C.. This magnificent wonder starts at Shanhai Pass in the east and ends at Jiayu Pass in the west, stretching more then 6,000 kilometers.

The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is China's most imposing architectural masterpiece. It represents many aspects of China's long history and is the largest museum of oriental art in the world. Located in the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City was built between 1406 and 1420. Twenty-four emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties once lived there. The entire palace covers an area of 72 hectares and boasts over 9,000 rooms and halls. Walking through the palace, visitors will have the felling of passing through a historical corridor.

The Summer Palace
Summer Palace, the largest garden and twenty kilometers northwest of Beijing, has a history of over eight hundred years. It was the place where the imperial families of the Qing Dynasty handled government affairs, spent summer time, celebrated birthdays and simply came for relaxation.