Beijing

:Peking is also the name of an asteroid, see 2045 Peking.

Architecture

Three styles of architecture predominate in contemporary urban Beijing. First, the traditional architecture of imperial China, perhaps best exemplified by the massive Tian'anmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace), which remains the PRC's trademark edifice, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven. Next there is what is sometimes referred to as the "Sino-Sov" style, built between the 1950s and the 1970s, which tend to be boxy, bland, and poorly made. Finally, there are much more modern architectural forms — most noticeably in the area of the Beijing CBD. Pictured below are some images of Beijing architecture — blending the old and the new.

Related Topics:
Tian'anmen - Forbidden City - Temple of Heaven - 1950s - 1970s - Beijing CBD

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Image:Ancient Beijing Skyline.jpg|The ancient Beijing skyline.

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Image:70s_Architecture_Beijing.jpg|The boxy look of buildings made in the 1970s.

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Image:Architecture_Beijing_Modern.jpg|The very modern contrast.

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Image:Old_Roof_Architecture_Beijing.jpg|Details of traditional architecture.

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Image:BeijingArchitectureCombo70s90s.jpg|A mix of 70s and 90s styles.

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Image:Blend Architecture Beijing.jpg|Mix and match the old and the new.

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