China Attractions: Monument - Historical
Here's a list of all attractions in China tagged as 'Monument - Historical' . Click 'X' to remove this filter and browse all of our top local attractions.
Bell Tower (Zhonglou)
The word “tower” doesn’t quite do justice to the enormous structure of the Xian Bell Tower - or Zhonglou, rising on an imposing square base to a series of ... Continue Reading »
A-Ma Temple (Ma Kok Miu)
In a testament to the A-Ma Temple, it’s believed by many historians that the peninsula of Macau is in fact named after this very spot. An exquisite Taoist ... Continue Reading »
Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
Before 1911, when the Qing dynasty ended, this park was attached to the Forbidden City. Built in the 10th century, it is one of the most lavish and important ... Continue Reading »
Church of St. Dominic
In few places throughout Macau are the colonial influences of European rule more evident than at the historic Church of St. Dominic. Set at the back of a ... Continue Reading »
Confucius Temple
A quiet sanctuary away from the smoggy streets of Beijing, the restored main hall of this temple contains a statue of the sage Kongzi (Confucius). It is the ... Continue Reading »
Dongyue Temple
Surrounded by the glass and steel high rises of modern Beijing is this still-active Taoist temple, dedicated to the God of Mount Tai, the holiest of the five ... Continue Reading »
Du Fu Cottage
There aren’t many places on the planet where you can visit the ancient home of a poet who lived over 1,200 years ago. Chengdu’s Du Fu Thatched Cottage, ... Continue Reading »
Guia Fort
At only 300 feet (91.4 meters) in elevation, Guia Hill does not rank high on the list of world’s tallest summits. Nevertheless, visitors to Macau’s highest ... Continue Reading »
Jinli Ancient Street
When Qin Dynasty traders started selling baldachin cloth on Jinli Street in 220 B.C. they set in motion a chain of events which would turn Jinli into the ... Continue Reading »
Luis de Camoes Grotto and Garden
Situated on a forested hillside in the old part of town, Luis de Camões Grotto and Garden is a welcome oasis of calm in one of the most densely populated ... Continue Reading »
Miaoying Temple
Also known as the White Stupa Temple, this famed Chinese Buddhist shrine dates to the 13th century, when Kublai Khan commissioned it to help unite the Mongols, ... Continue Reading »
Monte Fort
Built by the Jesuits to repel an attack from the sea, the Monte Fort is the oldest military fortification in the peninsula of Macau. With construction ... Continue Reading »
Ohel Moshe Synagogue
The Ohel Moshe Synagogue played a central role in the lives of Jewish refugees in Shanghai during WWII. Although the synagogue is no longer fully in use, a ... Continue Reading »
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Discover new cities in China to explore in 2012! In our quest to continually find fresh places for you to explore, the Viator team is planning to offer tours in many new Chinese cities this year. Check out the giant pandas in Chengdu and the stunning West Lake in Hangzhou this month!
