Travel to Beijing with 10 must-visit places

Traveling to Beijing is a journey to beautiful scenery in the heart of China's capital. Beijing tour is considered a "passionate" journey with beautiful landscapes and attractive dishes. Below are 10 attractive places not to be missed on a China Tour visiting Beijing.

1. Great Wall - Pride of Chinese spirit

It is one of the major attractions, the most majestic wonder of the world & the pride of the Chinese people. Anyone who sets foot in Beijing and has not been to the Great Wall is considered to have not been to Beijing.

Great Wall

This is the longest wall in the world, a feat of ancient defensive architecture. The process of building the citadel on a winding road embracing the harsh, steep mountains has created an extremely wonderful scene.

2. Forbidden City (Forbidden Palace) - Beijing's ancient palace

The Forbidden City, or Imperial Palace, is the 'heart of Beijing', a place that witnessed Chinese history through the 24 dynasties of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Coming here, tourists on the Beijing tour will be able to visit the complex of castles, temples, royal gardens, etc. located in the citadel, and hear about the 'secret history' stories of the harem.

The Great Palace in the Forbidden City

In 1987, the Forbidden City was recognized as a world heritage site and is the largest wooden architectural complex in the world. Therefore, when traveling to Beijing, don't miss this place.

3. Tiananmen Square - Symbol of the capital Beijing

Tiananmen is located in the heart of Beijing, surrounded by Qianmen, the mausoleum of Chairman Mao Zedong. This is a place that will definitely be on the itinerary of every trip, whether it's a cheap Beijing tour or a high-end tour.

Tiananmen Square

Unlike other places, Tiananmen's reputation does not come from its architectural style but from the square's rich history. Plus, this place is right in front of the Forbidden City, so if you go there, check-in at Tiananmen too!

4. Di Hoa Vien - The ultimate architectural art

This is the famous summer palace of Empress Dowager Cixi, a great architectural work, a vacation place for ancient kings.

A corner of Di Hoa Vien corridor in the middle of autumn

Di Hoa Vien is a UNESCO world heritage site, the most completely preserved royal building. This is considered the pinnacle of architecture with profound feng shui meaning that Beijing tourists cannot ignore.

5. Find the past in the capital Beijing with Hutong ancient town

Small alley in Hutong old town

It is said that the old town of Hutong is the place that preserves time and the lifestyle of the Chinese people through the centuries, a piece of memory or the soul of the country through many historical ups and downs. Hutong Old Town is not only a street but also the common name of streets and alleys in Beijing where there are traditional houses in the Four-Hospital style close together. Coming here, tourists on the Beijing tour from Hanoi seem to be 'traveled' to the past, living in the old, ancient space in the midst of magnificent modern Beijing.