Beijing, China

Quick facts

• The Forbidden City, completed in 1420, served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
• Stretching over 13,170 miles, the Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world, with sections built as early as the 7th century BC.
• The Forbidden City is home to an estimated 1 million artifacts, making it one of the largest collections of historical artifacts in the world.
• The largest and best-preserved section of the Great Wall near Beijing, called Badaling, attracts over 10 million visitors annually.
• The Forbidden City features nearly 1,000 buildings, with the Hall of Supreme Harmony being the largest and most significant, standing at 35 meters high.

Travel details

Country

China

Wind (now)

9 km/h

Coordinates

39.9042, 116.4074