Bezienswaardigheden in Peking

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Beijing’s historical landscape is defined by its architectural diversity, ranging from the second-largest Confucian temple in China to revolutionary landmarks like the Monument to the People’s Heroes. This collection highlights the city's temporal markers, including the Ming-era Bell and Drum Towers that once anchored the central axis, and the Temple of Wisdom Attained, a Buddhist site preserved since the 15th century. From the massive bronze castings at Dazhong Temple to the scholarly halls of the Confucius Temple, these sites represent the spiritual and civic foundations of the capital.