Monuments of China
Discover the 7 most famous monuments of China, their history and location.
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Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is the imperial palace complex in the center of the Imperial City in Beijing, China.
Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is a complex of imperial religious Confucian buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing.
Potala Palace
Potala Palace is a museum complex in Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It was formerly the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas, built in the dzong style on Marpo Ri.
Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China.
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace or Yihe Garden was built by the Chinese Empress Cixi as a pavilion for quiet retreat. It is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing.
Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower is a 128-story, 632-meter-tall (2,073-foot) megatall skyscraper located in Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai.
Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications in China. They were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various...