Introduction of Beijing
As the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing has has 10 districts and 8 counties accommodating a population of over 12 million with half of them 6 million living in the city proper. The birth rate is 0.896% , the mortality rate is 0.576%, and the density of population in the urban area is 27,666 people per square kilometer. People from all the 56 nationalities of China live in Beijing. The people of minority nationalities account for 3.8% of the total population, among which Hui, Manchu and Mongolia nationalities predominate. Major religious beliefs of the residents of Beijing are Buddhism, Taoism, Islamism, Catholicism and Christianity. The first three have exerted greater influence on the history, culture and art of Beijing. There are 90 places of worships, and adherents of different religions amount to 75,000.

Forbidden City
The Palace Museum, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, is the largest and most well preserved imperial residence in China today. In 1987, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recognized the Forbidden City as a world cultural legacy.

The Summer Palace
The construction of the Summer Palace first started in 1750. In 1860, this vast royal garden was burnt down along with the Yuanming Yuan (Garden of Perfection and Brightness) by Anglo-French allied forces. In 1888, Empress Dowager Cixi reconstructed the garden on the same site and renamed it the Garden of Nurtured Harmony (Summer Palace). Characterized by its vast scope and rich cultural embodiments, the Summer Palace has become one of the most famous tourist sites.

The Great Wall
The Great Wall, symbolizing China's ancient civilization, is one of the world's most renowned projects. It is a distance of 75 kilometers northwest of Beijing. Its highest point at Badaling is some 800 meters above sea level. The Great Wall is the great creation of ancient Chinese people. It was listed by the (UNESCO) as one of the world cultural legacy in 1987.

The Ming Tombs
The Ming Dynasty lasted from 1368 to 1644. It is also listed in World Heritage. There were altogether 13 Ming dynasty’s emperors’ tombs.

The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is one of the most strictly protected and preserved cultural heritages of China. The Temple of Heaven served as an exclusive altar for Chinese monarchs during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty.

Yonghegong Lamasery
Yonghegong is a famous lamasery located in the northeastern part of the old city of Beijing. This magnificent temple consists of five main buildings lying on the north-south axis, with annex halls standing on both sides. The temple is listed by the Chinese Government as one of the important historical monuments under special preservation.