Great Wall The Great Wall was continuously built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the northern borders as a great military defence project of Chinese dynasties.

Palace Museum Carrying 5,000 years' Chinese history and culture, the magnificent architectural complex is thus recognized as one of the most prestigious cultural heritages in China and the world. In 1987, the Palace Museum was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian Established in 1953, Zhoukoudian Site Museum serves as an ancient human site museum and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and a national 4A-level scenic area.

Summer Palace The history of the Summer Palace can be traced back to 1750 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty.

Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998. Situated in southern urban Beijing, it was visited by emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of worship and prayer to Heaven for good harvest.

Ming Tombs Established in 1409, these tombs have a history spanning over 300 to 600 years and across 40 square kilometers. The site is not only the largest imperial tomb complex in China, but in the entire world, housing the most tombs of emperors and empresses.

Grand Canal The Grand Canal was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2014. Constructed from 486 BC, it consists of three major parts, i.e. the Sui-Tang Canal, the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal and the Zhedong Canal, which comprise 10 sections.

Central Axis The Central Axis runs for 7.8 kilometers, from the Drum and Bell Towers in the north to Yongdingmen in the south, passing Wanning Bridge, Jingshan Park, and the Palace Museum.