4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Not to Miss out in Beijing

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4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Not to Miss out in
Beijing
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The Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven is a
popular imperial complex located on the
southeastern part of central Beijing. It was
visited by Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasty
for making prayers to Heaven for a good harvest.
The temple was constructed between 1406 and 1420
during the reign of the Yongle Emperor of the
Ming Dynasty.
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Summer Palace Summer Palace was declared as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1998
because of the unique beauty it holds. It
consists of several gardens, lakes, and an
imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty. It stretches
for 2.9 sq. kilometers and has many historical
buildings positioned in sequence. The front hill
is painted with lush green hills, pavilions,
halls, palaces, temples, and bridges.
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Forbidden City The Forbidden City was
constructed between 1406 and 1420, a palace
complex that houses the Palace Museum in Beijing.
It was the former palace for the Chinese imperial
as well as the State residence of the Chinese
Emperor between 1420 and 1924. The Forbidden City
was the ceremonial and political center for the
Chinese Government for 600 years.
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The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China
is a collective series of fortification system
built along the northern borders of China to
protect the Chinese states and empires from their
enemies and other nomadic groups. The walls were
built as early as the 7th century BC while the
newer walls were constructed by the Qin Shi Huang
during the 220 to 206 BC.