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Must Visit Attractions in Beijing "Must Visit Attractions in Beijing" Gecreëerd door : Cityseeker 9 Locaties in uw favorieten Tiananmen Gate "Symbool Voor Oud en Nieuw China" Bezoekers die op het platform staan van de Gate of Heavenly Peace hebben een panoramisch uitzicht over Tiananmen Square. Gebouwd in 1417 bestaat dit 34 meter (110 foot) hoge gebouw uit een terras en een toren. Vroeger werd deze plek gebruikt voor grote ceremonies in de Ming en Qing dynastieën. Het is vier keer gerenoveerd in de laatste 50 jaar en by Bernt Rostad is heropend voor publiek op 1 juli 988. Tiananmen, de poort aan de voorkant van de Verboden Stad, wordt het centrum van Beijing beschouwd. english.visitbeijing.com.cn/ 4 West Chan'an Avenue, Peking Meridian Gate "South Gate Entrance to the Forbidden City" Helping to ease the flow of visitors to the Forbidden City, the Meridian Gate acts as its primary entrance. Visitors travel from the south to north as the explore this vast complex. This particular gate features five distinct arches and is the largest structure in the entire complex towering 37 meters (125 feet) into the air. Historically, the gate offered five different by niceguy_eddie doors, one for the emperor, three for the top scholars of the era and one for ministers and officials. The gate and entire complex was believed to be built along the Meridian, because the emperor's believed themselves to be the sons of the universe and therefore should live at the center of it. +86 10 8500 7427 (Tourist Information) 4 Jing Shan Qian Jie, Peking Verboden Stad "Het Grootste Keizerlijke Paleis van China" De Verboden Stad, ook bekend als het Voormalig Paleis was de keizerlijke residentie van de Ming (1368-1644) en Qing (1644-1911) Dynastie. Het complex heeft 70 gebouwen en meer dan 9000 kamers. Het word omgeven door een hoge muur en omringd door een gracht. Het werd in het begin van de 20e eeuw omgedoopt tot een museum en herbergt een by __ drz __ on Unsplash geweldige collectie van fijne schatten. De Nationalistische Partij heet een groot aantal van deze schatten naar Taiwan gehaald in 1949, maar 900,000 van deze voorwerpen zijn er nog. Achter het palijs is een heerlijke keizerlijke tuin. +86 10 8500 7421 www.dpm.org.cn/Home.ht [email protected] 4 Jingshan Front Street, ml Beijing, Peking by Borkur Sigurbjornsson Zhengyangmen "A Symbol of Beijing" When you go shopping in the Qian Men commercial area, two majestic towers greet your eyes. They are the Gate of True Sun and Arrow Tower, dubbed as Qian Men (front gate), which stand on the south side of Tiananmen Square. Originally built in 1419, the gate was the south entrance of the Beijing inner city during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911). It is the largest well-preserved city gate in Beijing. The gate has become a museum of local customs, and visitors can see Beijing's old city wall, streets, markets and houses through historical photos and relics. +86 10 6511 8101 (Tourist Information) Qianmen Street, South of Tiananmen Square, Peking Wangfujing Snack Street "Food Market" Part of the broader Wangfujing Street, this famous night market is an essential part of Beijing. The market overflows with visitors, locals, and stall after stall that line the street as far as the eye can see. Some of the best late night snacks are found here. From traditional noodle bowls, fried starfish, savory pancakes and skewered foods. The market is a true by Hermann Luyken Beijing gem. Wangfujing Street, Peking Ditan Park "An Ideal Place For Relaxation" Grand and ornately landscaped, this historical park once served as an altar for emperors to worship the Earth God. Originally constructed in 1530, the park was expanded by emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. The sprawling park now cover 37 hectares, (92 acres) and feature notable architecture representative of the ancient Chinese five elements. Today, by Bridget Coila visitors and locals alike come here to take part in festivals and fairs, or just to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. +86 10 6421 4657 A2 An Ding Men Wai Avenue, Peking National Library of China "A Treasure House of Books" The National Library of China is an ideal place for researchers and avid readers alike. The library offers a large collection of books, journals, periodicals and newspapers. It also houses a special collection of rare books. The library also has a collection of E -Books and other audio visual devices. This research library has a staggering collection of around by Shanghai.Dennis 5,920,588 books in Chinese and 3,280,060 Western books. It has a spacious reading room where one can get engrossed in the amazing world of books. +86 10 8854 4114 www.nlc.gov.cn [email protected] #33 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Peking by Dyliu714 Beijing World Park "World Wonders in Beijing" The Beijing World Park is - true to its name - a world of its own. The theme park strives to transport visitors to every corner of the world without actually having to leave Beijing. It is here that visitors can walk from the Great Pyramids of Egypt to the United States' Statue of Liberty without even breaking a sweat. Step through the roman corridors and Gothic castle at the entrance to the park and discover a world of wonders. Highlights of the park include a replica Big Ben, Taj Mahal, and Leaning Tower of Pisa. Visitors can also try various dishes from around the world in the park's large dining and shopping complex. +86 10 6372 3344 www.tour-beijing.com/attraction_gu World Park, Peking ide/beijing_world_park.php Summer Palace "Breathtaking Gardens & Ancient Art" Located 15 kilometers (9 miles) from central Beijing, this World Heritage Site is a breathtaking display of ancient art and architecture, lush royal gardens and amazing vistas. This vast complex of luxuriant greenery is studded with ancient architectural gems and pristine lakes; a triumphant showcase of traditional landscape design. The Summer Palace consists of by d'n'c numerous pavilions, towers, bridges and corridors, while the gardens are some of the best preserved in China. First built by the Qing Dynasty in 1750 as the 'Garden of Clear Ripples', the Palace suffered hefty damages in the war of 1860 and then again in 1900, only to be restored to its former resplendent glory a few years later. Its origins, though, can be traced back to 1153 when the capital of the Jin Dynasty was moved here. The Summer Palace is also known for its impressive 17-arch bridge and the Long Corridor decorated with brightly-colored paintings that depict Chinese mythological tales. Akin to a jewel box with its treasures laid bare, the Summer Palace is an enchanting medley of unforgettable sights. +86 10 6288 1144 www.summerpalace-china.com/ 19 Xinjiangongmen Road, Peking KIJK MET ONS MEE: cityseeker.com Algemene voorwaarden | PRIVACYBELEID | API | CONTACTEER ONS | Auteursrecht 2021 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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