Beijing World Heritage Sites

What is a World Heritage Site? According to Wikipedia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that is listed by UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance. The world famous Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the magnificent Ming Tombs, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall; all of these Beijing attractions are included in the World Heritage Sites list. Because of their historical and cultural connotations, these World Heritage Sites are recognised as must-see places when travelling in Beijing.