Hey, it is your host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top ten attractions of Beijing. #10: Hutongs - Old town Beijing atmosphere. Streets and houses as they originated in the Yuan dynasty. A great place to view historical Beijing culture. #9: Beijing Zoo - One of the oldest zoos in China, amongst the largest collections in the country. Many exotic creatures call it home. #8: National Aquatics Center - This attractive complex was built for the 2008 summer Olympics. #7: Ming Tombs - Houses tombs of Ming emperors, a must see for its integrated architecture. #6: Chinese opera - It is a grand spectacle. There are numerous branches of Chinese opera, some with roots back to the 3rd century BC. #5: Beijing Olympic Stadium - Known as the "Bird's Nest". It was constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics. #4: Beihai Park - An imperial garden built in the 10th century. #3: Summer Palace - A UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. #2: Tiananmen Square - A large plaza near the center of Beijing, it has great cultural significance as the site of key events in Chinese history. #1: Forbidden City - One of China's most popular attractions, it has housed emperors for over 400 years, exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture.

• published: 22 Jun 2010
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