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Built in 1422, when Yong Le moved the Chinese capital to Beijing, the Imperial Observatory had a major part to play in the decision-making processes of Chinese emperors.
As suggeste...
A museum of beekeeping among the Fragrant Hills.
The favourite of most Beijingers, Beihai Park has a wonderful atmosphere all year round and is one of the biggest and most picturesque in the city. Over a thousand years old, it served as an imp...
Go to see fish from all over the world in China’s largest aquarium or, if you call in advance, you can even go swimming with dolphins or sharks. With professional staff and a recent renovation, ...
Within its four million square metres (990 acres) of conservatories, hot rooms and outside gardens, Beijing’s botanical gardens boast over 6,000 species of plants, including tropical varieties,...
Hosts activities and events for Beijing's LGBT community.
This museum is full of hands-on fun for children.
At the beginning of the 20th century, old-fashioned wells were still the primary source of drinking water in Beijing.
A system of underground pipes to provide drinking water wasn’t eve...
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