Zhengyangmen is an architectural masterpiece representing a gateway that sits at the south entrance in the beautiful Tiananmen Square. It was built in 1419 and served as the entrance to the Inner City. The gateway consists of a gatehouse, which stands 42 meters high, and an archery tower.

The world-famous Tiananmen Square is a vast plaza in the center of Beijing. Separated from the Forbidden City by the Gate of Heavenly peace, it is the world's largest open-space urban area. Surrounded by museums and communist-style buildings, Tiananmen is the place of undeniable historical value and makes a great tourist attraction.

Beijing Opera, also called Peking Opera, is a traditional Chinese theater that combines music, singing, mime, dance, and acrobatics complete with exquisite costumes. Although performed in Chinese, the shows nonetheless generate sufficient international audiences as foreigners take interest in this unique form of art not practiced anywhere else in the world.

For those interested in Chinese history, The National Museum of China is the place to see. Most visitors start their tour of Beijing with this museum, as it gives them an introduction to what China is today. The National Museum is actually comprised of the Museum of Chinese History and the Museum of Chinese Revolution all under one roof.

Wangfujing Street, a major shopping venue in Beijing, is filled with restaurants, cafes and outlets of various sorts. It is a favorite local hangout spot that offers a modern, "cosmopolitan" feel.

Found on Wangfujing Street, the Donghuamen Night Market is a major tourist spot packed with food halls that serve some of the strangest meals you can imagine. Fried scorpions, crickets, centipedes on sticks, and other similar "snacks" can always be found on the menu and are definitely not for faint-hearted eaters. The market is open at night and welcomes, those who are willing to test their stomach.

The Forbidden City is the vast territory full of historical buildings that once served as home to Emperors and the religious-political center of the state. It covers an area of 720,000 square meters and contains more than 900 buildings. Commonly known as the number 1 attraction in Beijing and all of China, the Forbidden City is listed by UNESCO as one of the world's most valuable heritage monuments.

Beijing's Jingshan Park is an artificial hill that stands nearly 46 meters high. It was built during the Ming Dynasty to serve as a leisure park for members of the Imperial family. Today, it is a beautiful public park that offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy traditional Chinese architecture.

Beihai Park is a tranquil place surrounded by a 39-hectare lake, pavilions and Buddhist temples, the most noticeable of which is White Dagoba (Pagoda). The small hills and corridors on the eastern side of the lake provide an ideal hideaway for those seeking rest or privacy.

The Xishiku Cathedral is the most famous Catholic church in Beijing. Built in a Gothic style ornamented with gray marble facades, the Church stands east of Beihai Park and is surrounded by lush trees and two Chinese pavilions.

The Palace of Prince Gong, or Prince Gong Mansion, is one of the most luxurious and extravagant royal places in Beijing. The palace features gardens and buildings, all of which are open to general public. The Tea House shows tourists how to make tea and have a tea ceremony the traditional Chinese way.