Offers an illustrated history and description this former imperial retreat in China, now a huge public park. Features a selection of its more than 3,000 buildings.

First built in 1420, it was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came to worship the God of Heaven. Illustrated history and description of this World Heritage site.

A history, description and bird's eye map of the second largest imperial garden in China. The complex includes halls, temple and pagoda built around a lake.

ChinaVista provides a brief history of the ancient city alleys or lanes which criss-cross the Chinese capital.

ChinaVista provides an illustrated guide to the buildings of this huge square in the centre of the Chinese capital.

Travel China Guide provides an illustrated introduction to the streets and alleys of Beijing including: history, culture and architecture.