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Fodor's Choice Sights in Beijing
| Name | Category | Location |
Confucius Temple 
This tranquil temple to China's great sage has endured close to... |
Religious Sites | Dongcheng District |
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Eastern Qing Tombs
Modeled on the Thirteen Ming Tombs, the Eastern Qing Tombs replicate... |
Cemeteries | Side Trips from Beijing |
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Old Summer Palace
About the size of New York's Central Park, this ruin was once... |
Archaeological Sites | Haidian District |
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Summer Palace
Emperor Qianlong commissioned this giant royal retreat for his... |
Castles / Palaces | Haidian District |
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Temple of Heaven
A prime example of Chinese religious architecture, this is where... |
Religious Sites | Southern Districts: Chongwen and Xuanwu |
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Tiananmen Square
The world's largest public square, and the very heart of modern... |
Squares | Dongcheng District |
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