Olympics citys 2008 Elements of Chinese culture, ancient architecture displayed

Beijing was the capital city of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties of China. The largest palace of the world, the Forbidden City, is located on the central axis of Beijing city. Together with the Summer Palace - a royal park, the Great Wall, Beijing Royal Quadrangle Courtyard etc, Beijing has 7300 cultural relics and historical sites, as well as more than 200 scenic

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Photo taken on July 28, 2008 shows a lit-up sight at the sunken garden in the Olympic Green in Beijing, China. (Xinhua Photo/Zou Zheng)

Photo taken on July 28, 2008 shows the lit-up "Chinese Seal" sign at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, China. (Xinhua Photo/Liu Dawei)

Photo taken on July 28, 2008 shows the lit-up Qianmen Avenue in Beijing, China. (Xinhua Photo/Luo Xiaoguang)

Photo taken on July 28, 2008 shows the lit-up Qianmen Avenue in Beijing, China. (Xinhua Photo/Luo Xiaoguang)