World Cultural Heritage Tour in Beijing: Peking Man Site

english.beijing.gov.cn

2025-05-04

The Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian, located in Beijing's Fangshan District, is one of the most scientifically significant Pleistocene-era paleoanthropological sites in the world. Here, the fossils of "Peking Man" were discovered, offering crucial insights into human evolution and supporting theories of human development. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987.

Welcome to the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian for sightseeing during the Labor Day holiday!

Feel Kunming Lake's Summer Breeze at Summer Palace

The Summer Palace, located in the western outskirts of Beijing, is the largest and most well-preserved imperial garden in China. Kunming Lake, as the core area of the Summer Palace, occupies about 75% of the total garden area.
Summer in Beijing

Li Xia, one of the 24 solar terms on the traditional Chinese calendar, refers to the start of summer. This is a time full of vitality, as grass spreads fast and flowers bloom. Before we know it, summer will be upon us, as it subtly approaches each year. Let's take full advantage of its charm and enjoy this beautiful season in Beijing.
Summer Palace in Clear Winter

The Sumer Palace occupies 3.008 square kilometers, three-fourths of which is water, mainly the Kunming Lake at the foot of Longevity Hill. It was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection.

World Cultural Heritage Tour in Beijing: Peking Man Site

Attachment

Related Articles