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    Temple of Heaven
    #2 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Situated in the south of the city, this stunning temple park was built between 1406 and 1420. It was here that the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties prayed, through an elaborate ritual, to the gods for good rains and good... more

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    hlieber hlieber said

    …Today was a long day in a busy city. We started the day at the Temple of Heaven… continue reading »

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    Tiananmen Gate
    #3 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Standing on the rostrum of the Gate of Heavenly Peace, visitors have a panoramic view over Tiananmen Square. Built in 1417, the 33.7-meter (110.5-foot)high gate consists of a terrace and a tower. The site was used for grand cer... more

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    Sophie Eschwege Sophie Eschwege said

    … looked a bit samey. However the view from Tiananmen Gate over the sqaure was brilliant and you could sit… continue reading »

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    Forbidden City (The)
    #4 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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    Jamie and Tal Jamie and Tal said

    … Buddhist temple outside Tibet), the Forbidden City (the largest and best preserved cluster of ancient… continue reading »

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    Chrysler Building
    #22 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    That Shangri-La is now one of the biggest players among foreign hotel managements in China is due perhaps to its success with staff, who provide impeccable levels of service. The hotel has expanded since its 1987 opening... more

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    Leigh & Jo Leigh & Jo said

    … that represent New York – statue of liberty, Chrysler building etc. We got to Chinatown and jumped off… continue reading »

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    Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
    #5 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Built in 1694, the Lama Temple (or Palace of Peace and Harmony) was the residence of Prince Yin Zhen, a son of Emperor Kang Xi of the Qing Dynasty. After the prince came to the throne, half of the residence was used as an imper... more

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    Hong Qiao Market
    #6 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers
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    Bei Hai Park
    #7 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Originally built in the days of Kublai Khan, this park was used for recreation by the emperors of post-Kublai Khan dynasties. The famous White Pagoda standing above the Jade Islet creates an exotic scene. It memorializes a visi... more

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    Jia Xuan @ Jia Fang Jia Xuan @ Jia Fang said

    … to pay the entrance fee for us and also treated us lunch. After Imperial Palace, we visited Bei Hai Park… continue reading »

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    Hornblower Cruises & Events
    #21 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    The Portland Public Market opened in 1998 and features over two dozen vendors of fresh foods and flowers, much of it grown in Maine. The architecturally distinctive building is at once classic and modern, housing (at las... more

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    Purple Bamboo Garden (Zizhuyuan Park)
    #8 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Located at the south end of Bai Shi Qiao Road and near the west of the Capital Gymnasium in Hai Dian District, the Purple Bamboo Garden is a traditionally landscaped garden. As the name suggests, the garden has a large variety... more

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    Sculpting In Time (Diaoke Shiguang)
    #9 of 370 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    This café in the student district of Wudaokou near the high-technology zone Zhong Guan Cun has a bar in the back and small tables in the front. Walls are lined with books, and the café boasts an impressive international CD coll... more

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It's so amazing! Forbidden City palace. C4ecb26c4d27119ff089d7516f36e6a6 Tienaman Square (from across the street)
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