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Han Dynasty

History; Chinese history

The Han Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China. Founded by rebel leader Liu Bang, previously a captain in the Qin Dynasty's army, later to be called Emperor Gaozu of Han. The Han Dyansty lasted ...

Qing Dynasty

History; Chinese history

The Qing Dynasty (1678-1911 AD) was the last imperial dynasty in China. The Qing Dynasty was the second non-Han Chinese dynasty being founded by the Manchus from the North however they adopted ...

Ming Dynasty

History; Chinese history

The Ming Dynasty came to power through a peasants revolt against the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. Unlike previous Dynasties the Ming Dynasty thrived off of agricultural cultivation and expansion, unlike ...

The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. It is located in the center of Beijing, China, and now houses the Palace Museum. For almost ...

Tiananmen Square

Tourism & hospitality; Tourist attractions

Tiananmen Square is a large city square in the center of Beijing, China, named after the Tiananmen gate (Gate of Heavenly Peace) located to its North, separating it from the Forbidden City. Tiananmen ...

Great Wall of China

Tourism & hospitality; Tourist attractions

The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders ...

Summer Palace

Tourism & hospitality; Tourist attractions

The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, China. The Summer Palace is mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake. It covers an expanse of 2.9 square ...