Tourist Information
It has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for over 800 years from the Yuan Dynasty. Beijing is one of the most visited cities in the world. There are hundreds of attractions in Beijing waiting for you to explore! The Forbidden City ( the Palace Museum) was the home of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties ( 1368-1911). The Temple of Heaven (Tiantan), also a UNESCO World Heritage Site was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties made visits for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. The Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shows a comprehensive collection of imperial gardens and palaces that used as the summer resort for the Qing Dynasty emperors. Located at the outskirts of urban Beijing are the Thirteen Tomnbs of the Ming Dynasty, the burial sites of thirteen Ming emperors, also part of the World Heritage Site. There are five sections of the Great Wall of China that are on the outskirts of Beijing, namely Badaling, Juyongguan, Simatai, Mutianyu, Jinshanling. Besides, Beijing boasts of many historical sites, siheyuan (courtyard houses) and hutong(alleys), theme museums, parks and gardens.
The detailed information can be found in many websites like Beijing Tourism.
Climate Information
October is one of the best months to visit Beijing. Most of the days in October are fine with blue sky. But there are some foggy days happening in October. The temperature between early morning and afternoon is fairly big different. Wear a jacket, or a warm coat in the morning, long-sleeve shirts or short T-shirts in the afternoon. Check the live weather report when you arrange the outdoor activities.
