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The Forbidden City is the symbol of China's Imperial past, having served as the palace complex for the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Also called the Altar of Heaven, the Temple of Heaven is a Taoist Religious Complex located in Beijing's southern Xuanwu District.
Tiananmen Square is the literal and symbolic heart of Beijing and the largest urban square in the world. The square is named for Tiananmen Gate, which was built in the 1420s during the Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Tombs are located 31 miles north of Beijing. The site was originally selected by the Yongle Emperor, the third Emperor of the Ming, in keeping with Chinese Feng Shui.
The Great Wall is China's most enduring symbol, appearing in iconography ranging from political symbols to marketing logos and sports jerseys throughout the country.
The Summer Palace is located just northwest of central Beijing and considered to be a masterpiece of Chinese landscape design. The Summer Palace is best seen from the waters of Kunming Lake.
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