Beijing is centered around the Forbidden City and Tianan'men Square, and as a result of the capitals of Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, Beijing enjoys a lot of historical scenic spots, such as the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, etc.  It is easier to rub shoulders with the local people.Being the political and cultural center of China, Beijing is moving its factories to the suburbs or other neighboring cities for the sake of environment, and the government has determined as Beijing as a cultural, tourist and commercial city instead of an industrial city.
BEIJING SPOTS OF INTEREST:
Great Wall
The great wall is undisputedly one of the world's engineering marvels. It stretches over 3,500 kilometers along the Yanshan and Yinshan mountain chains that straddle northern China from east to west. It is claimed that this is the only man-made structure visible from the moon.
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City contains a magnificent collection of Chinese bronzes, porcelain, paintings jade and such treasures as gold tableware and Emperor Qianlong's robe, studded with pearls and coral beads and trimmed with peacock feathers.
Summer Palace
The largest and best preserved of imperial Chinese gardens, the Summer Palace was built in the northwest of Beijing by Emperor Yongzheng (1725-35) as a glorious retreat from Beijing summers. However, it was completely destroyed by British and French troops during the Second Opium War in 1860 and was rebuilt in 1888 by Empress Cixi who made it her residence. It was opened as a public park in 1924.
The following spots are listed by Beijing Eight districts: