Fun Facts of Beijing

Do you know Beijing’s metro is one of the longest in the world?

It spans over 800 km and is still expanding.

Do you know why there’s no First Ring Road in Beijing?

The original first ring was a trolley loop that was removed in the 1960s.

Do you know there’s an underground city beneath Beijing?

It was built in the 1970s as a bomb shelter, covering 85 km of tunnels.

Do you know what the Summer Palace was originally for?

It was a Qing Dynasty retreat for emperors during hot months.

How old are Beijing’s hutongs?

Many date back over 700 years to the Yuan Dynasty.

Is the Temple of Heaven older than the Forbidden City?

Yes, it was completed in 1420—the same year but finished earlier.

Why is the Forbidden City so precisely laid out?

Its design follows ancient feng shui principles with a strict north-south axis.

What’s unique about the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests?

It was built entirely without nails, using wooden interlocking brackets.

What’s unique about the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests?

It was built entirely without nails, using wooden interlocking brackets.

What’s unique about the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests?

It was built entirely without nails, using wooden interlocking brackets.

What’s unique about the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests?

It was built entirely without nails, using wooden interlocking brackets.

What’s unique about the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests?

It was built entirely without nails, using wooden interlocking brackets.

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