Beijing is the capital city of China and it is the political, educational and cultural centre of the country. Where to explore in Beijing? The Forbidden City is a palace complex in central Beijing. Tian'anmen Square, the heart of Beijing, is the world's largest city center square. Jingshan Park is located in the north of the Forbidden City on the central axis of Beijing. Here you can have an overlook on the panoramic view of the Forbidden City. The Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. Mutianyu Great Wall enjoys the reputation of 'the best section of the Great Wall' in both China and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is the most representative section of the Great Wall of China, as well as the most visited section. Water Cube is an aquatics center for the swimming competitions (swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo and other competitions) of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Bird's Nest is a national stadium in Beijing. Hutong are a type of narrow street or alley commonly associated with northern Chinese cities, especially Beijing. The Summer Palace, is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in the Qing Dynasty.
