he Mei LanFang Memorial Museum, located at No. 9 Huguosi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, is a typical Beijing quadrangle courtyard. It was originally the stable of Prince Yi's mansion in the late Qing Dynasty and was later renovated into a residential building, covering an area of more than 700 square meters. Mei LanFang lived here from 1951 to 1961, and on October 27, 1986, his former residence was converted into the Mei LanFang Memorial Museum and officially opened to the public

In the Ming Dynasty, it was called "Dingfu Street" because it was named after the mansion of Xu Zengshou, the grandson of the Ming general Xu Da and Duke of Dingguo. During the Republic of China period, the homophonic name was changed to "Dingfu Street", meaning "stability and prosperity". In 1965, during the rectification of place names, the current names were retained and historical titles were continued.
The street runs east-west, connecting Longtoujing Street to the east and Deshengmen Inner Street to the west, located on the west side of the Prince Gong's Mansion. Belonging to the core area of Shichahai Scenic Area, it is adjacent to Huguo Temple Street to the north and Liuyin Street to the south
The No.1 Courtyard is the former site of Furen University (formerly known as Taobeile Prefecture), with a three courtyard layout and well preserved brick carvings of the gate tower. No. 3 is the former site of the Qingqing Palace, with the existing Xieshan style main hall and rear building complex. On both sides of the street, there are six Qing Dynasty official residence gatehouses, with brick carvings featuring plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and antique patterns.

The Palace Museum, located in Beijing, China, was established on October 10, 1925. It is a directly affiliated bureau level institution under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China. It is a large-scale comprehensive museum established on the basis of the Ming and Qing imperial palaces and their collections, integrating ancient architectural complexes, palace collections, and cultural arts from various dynasties. The Palace Museum in Beijing covers an area of over 1 million square meters and preserves about 9000 ancient buildings, making it the largest and most well preserved ancient palace complex in China. It is also the largest ancient cultural and artistic museum in China. It is a gathering place of excellent traditional Chinese culture.
The predecessor of the Forbidden City was the Ming and Qing imperial palace, the Forbidden City, which was built in the 18th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1420). A total of 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties lived here. After Puyi abdicated in 1912, the history of the Forbidden City as a palace came to an end. In 1914, an antique exhibition hall was established in the Outer Court region; In 1925, the Palace Museum was established in the Inner Court area; In 1948, the Antiquities Exhibition Hall was merged into the Palace Museum. The Beijing Palace Museum has a complete collection of cultural relics. As of the end of 2022, the total number of collections is 1917657 pieces (sets), and the number of precious cultural relics is 927745 pieces (sets). According to different textures and forms, they can be divided into 25 categories, including paintings, Buddhist scriptures, inscriptions, bronze ware, gold and silver ware, among which precious cultural relics account for 90% of the total collection. The Palace Museum displays the original state of Ming and Qing royal palace architecture and historical sites, as well as permanent exhibitions of art collections such as treasures, clocks, paintings, ceramics, sculptures, etc. It also holds temporary thematic exhibitions regularly every year.

Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares. Home to the Monument to the People’s Heroes and Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum, it represents modern China’s heart and history. Capture the spirit of Beijing at this iconic landmark surrounded by monumental architecture.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing, 73 kilometers away from the city center. It is known as the "Great Wall of Ten Thousand Miles, Mutianyu is the only one". The Mutianyu Great Wall, with a total length of 5400 meters, is the longest Great Wall in China and one of the sixteen scenic spots in Beijing. In the first year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1368), the Mutianyu Great Wall was built under the supervision of General Xu Da, a subordinate of Zhu Yuanzhang, on the site of the Northern Qi Great Wall.
Mutianyu Great Wall is the essence of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. This section of the Great Wall connects the Gubeikou in the east and Juyongguan in the west. Since ancient times, it has been a military important place to defend the capital, with Zhengguan Platform, Dajiaolou, eagle flying upside down and other landscapes. The wall of the Great Wall remains intact, which better reflects the ancient charm of the Great Wall, and has profound historical value and high cultural value.

On the way back to the city in the late afternoon, you'll pass by the Olympic Bird Nest and Water Cube.

A morning visit to a Beijing local market is a feast for the senses. The sight and smell of freshly steamed buns with various fillings and the enticing steam rising from street food stalls are reason enough to come. Besides, you'll find a colorful display of seasonal produce and experience authentic local life.

Temple of Heaven Park, formerly known as "Temple of Heaven and Earth", is located at No. 7 Dongli, Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was first built in the 18th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1420) and renamed "Temple of Heaven" in the 9th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1530). It was the site for emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to "worship heaven" and "pray for valleys", with a total area of 273 hectares. It is the largest existing ancient sacrificial building complex in China and the largest and most well preserved ancient sacrificial building complex in the world. On January 1, 1918, it was designated as Temple of Heaven Park and opened to the public

Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Ruins Park is located at the foot of Lishan Mountain, Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It belongs to the Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum. It was officially opened in October 2010, with a total area of 56 square kilometers, and together with the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, it forms a large site scenic spot. The park, based on the core area of the the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, is a key cultural project of the National Great Heritage Site Protection Project. It is 2220 meters long from north to south and 1010 meters wide from east to west. It covers the enclosed earth, the inner and outer city wall sites, and more than 600 sites (including the copper chariot and horse pits, the Hundred Opera Terracotta Pit Museum, etc.). The enclosed earth of the cemetery is shaped like a covered bucket, 76 meters high. The contour of the city wall and the distribution of underground sites are marked by vegetation, with a green area of 3.2 square kilometers.

The Muslim Quarter, also known as Fangshang, is a food and culture district located in Beiyuanmen Street, Lianhu District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. It consists of streets such as Beiyuanmen, Beiguangji Street, Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan, Huajuexiang, and Sajinqiao. This area formed a Hui ethnic settlement from the late Northern Song Dynasty to the early Southern Song Dynasty, and developed into a traditional commercial activity area during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, named after the long-term settlement of Hui residents. In 1992, it was renovated into a bluestone pavement and a block imitating Ming and Qing architecture. In 1993, an antique cultural tourism street was built.
There are currently 10 mosques in the block, including the Huajue Lane Mosque. The architecture blends traditional Chinese and Islamic styles, reflecting the integration of multi-ethnic cultures and traces of ancient commercial exchanges. As a Muslim food gathering place in northwest China, it gathers featured snacks such as beef and mutton steamed buns, cured beef and mutton, and Jinggao, among which beef and mutton steamed buns are featured by manual breaking and old soup cooking.

Stroll along the Bund to admire Shanghai’s colonial architecture, from 1850s trade houses to glamorous 1920s Art Deco buildings. This waterfront promenade showcases the city’s rich history and cultural heritage, contrasting with the futuristic Pudong skyline—an iconic Shanghai attraction for photography and history lovers.

Various carnivals and concerts are often held in the park. The square cultural event held in September 1993 marked the beginning of Shanghai's urban square culture and has been held for 11 years now. Fuxing Park is the only garden in Shanghai that retains the French classical style, and it is also a masterpiece of the fusion of Chinese and Western garden cultures in modern Shanghai. More than 1700 sycamores (French wutong tree) with more than 50 years of age in the park rank first in the city. One sycamore near the south gate can be called "the second in Shanghai". There are also rare tree species such as European horse chestnut, yellow wattle and quercus. Since 21, the park has introduced public art works such as "Fei Ming chair" through the "Art Season around the Renaissance Park", and linked INS Park to create an E-sports space.

Explore the Shanghai Museum at People’s Square, home to a vast collection of ancient Chinese art across five floors. Designed to resemble a traditional Ding vessel, it’s an essential cultural stop for visitors seeking history, art, and Shanghai heritage.