Beijing

Beijing is one of the world's most populous cities, as well as one of its oldest. Beijing never stops attracting tourists with its unique historical monuments. Walking through Beijing's hutongs, tiny alleyways packed with ancient dwellings and courtyards, provides a glimpse into that history.

The Imperial Summer Palace and its gardens, the world's oldest canal, and the Forbidden City—a palace complex that served as the home of China's emperors for 500 years beginning in the 1420s—are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China's capital.

One of Beijing's most remarkable tourist attractions is the Forbidden City, which consists of about 1,000 separate buildings. The city also has almost 150 museums and galleries, as well as many unique-looking pagodas and temples, including the 12th-century, eight-sided Tianning Temple.

Country: China

City located: North China