The Great Wall: The Great Wall, one of the world's wonders, stretches for hundreds of miles in the Beijing area. It was constructed about 2500 years ago, across mountains and deserts. The wall is six to seven meters tall and wide enough for five people on horseback to ride side-by-side. One of the most impressive stretches is at Badaling, which is only 59 kilometers away from Beijing. The Great Wall was added to the world cultural heritage list in 1987.

The Forbidden City:The Forbidden City is located at the exact center of the ancient city of Beijing.The buildings of the Forbidden City served as the residence of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Forbidden City is the most completely preserved wood-structured building groups in China, representing the most glorious crystallization of ancient architectural art. It is also China's biggest museum. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.

The Summer Palace: The Summer Palace in northwest suburban Beijing is the largest and most complete imperial garden existing in China. It occupies an area of 304 hectares and features hilly and water scenery. The Kunming Lake makes up four-fifths of this royal park. The Long Corridor running east-west along the lake as well as the Pavilion of the Fragrance of Buddha, the Sea of Wisdom, and the Hall of Dispelling the Clouds Suzhou Street standing south to north on the Longevity Hill are the major scenic spots. The Summer Palace was added to the world cultural heritage list in 1998.

Tian'anmen square	The Great Hall of the People	The Ming Tombs
Beihai	The Grandeur Garden	Beijing Square courtyards
The Beijing National Stadium (the bird's nest)	The Beijing National Aquatics Centre (the Water Cube)	China'sr National Grand Theater

Tourism in other cities
Beijing has an abundance of historical sites and parks, which are matchless in China and enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. Those attractions will keep participants occupied throughout their stay.

Xian: Previously called Changan, Xian is one of China's six ancient capital cities. Just outside of Xian is the tomb of Emperor Qin shihuang (259-219BC). One of the world's greatest archeological sites, the tomb is best known for the some 6000 large terra-cotta soldiers and horses buried in the tomb. Visitors to Xian can also visit famous sites like the Shanxi Museum of History, the ancient city wall, the Banpo Neolithic Village, and the Big and Little Goose Pagodas.

Guilin: Located on the Li River, Guilin is famous for its beautiful scenery- the misty, mysterious, steeply-rising mountains depicted in traditional Chinese paintings. There are many beautiful places to see there, such as the Solitary Beauty Peak, the Whirlpool Hill, the Reed Flute Cave, and the Seven Star Park.

Hangzhou: Situated around the beautiful West Lake, Hangzhou is popularly referred to in China as "a Heaven on the Earth". There are many places to visit, including the Temple of Inspired Seclusion, the Mausoleum of General Yue Fei, the Six Harmonies Pagoda, the Silk Grafts factory, and the Zhejiang Provincial Museum.

Suzhou: One of the oldest cities in the Yangtse Basin, Suzhou is said to epitomize the charm of Southern China. Called "the Venice of the East " by the explorer Marco Polo, the city prides itself on its canals and gardens. Artistically designed with rocks, plants and water, the enchanting gardens include the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Garden to Linger In, and the Garden of Harmony. Architectural styles characteristic of various dynasties including the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing can all be found in Suzhou. In addition, Suzhou has been one of the nation's top silk producers since the 14th Century.