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This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

From the top of the tower at these hilltop gardens, find superlative views of Qingdao’s major sights and attractive bays.

Visit this imposing former entrance to old walled Beijing and enjoy views over Tiananmen Square and the city centre.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

Enjoy the wonders of the natural world at this large museum, home to dinosaurs and plenty of preserved wildlife.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

Visit this imposing former entrance to old walled Beijing and enjoy views over Tiananmen Square and the city centre.

Enjoy the wonders of the natural world at this large museum, home to dinosaurs and plenty of preserved wildlife.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

Venture inside one of Tianjin’s first Christian buildings, which has become a symbol of resilience after having been destroyed on three separate occasions.

Behind the high walls of this peaceful complex lie some of the most impressive temples in Beijing, where human sacrifices were once held to appease ancient gods.

From the top of the tower at these hilltop gardens, find superlative views of Qingdao’s major sights and attractive bays.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

Enjoy the stunning panorama over the heart of Beijing, Beihai Park and the Forbidden City from the hill in this royal garden.

Visit this imposing former entrance to old walled Beijing and enjoy views over Tiananmen Square and the city centre.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.