China Castles & Palaces Pictures

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Created as a place of sanctuary over 400 years ago, Yu Yuan Gardens still provide a soothing retreat from the bustling streets of the Old Town.

This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

Visit the fascinating remains of this formerly lavish complex of imperial palaces, devastated during the 1800s.

Home to one of the world’s oldest ancient cannons, this military site once played an important role in China’s defense.

Home to one of the world’s oldest ancient cannons, this military site once played an important role in China’s defense.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

From the Chinese Revolution to the nationalist government of the Kuomintang party, this palace has played a part in modern China’s dramatic political upheavals.

Visit the fascinating remains of this formerly lavish complex of imperial palaces, devastated during the 1800s.

From the Chinese Revolution to the nationalist government of the Kuomintang party, this palace has played a part in modern China’s dramatic political upheavals.

This majestic former summer residence of the Qing Dynasty is now a world heritage site and favourite Beijing attraction.

Visit the fascinating remains of this formerly lavish complex of imperial palaces, devastated during the 1800s.

From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.