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Throughout Beijing’s time-honored history as the nation’s capital, it has earned a reputation as one of the most famous historic and cultural cities of the world. Although it is in the midst of an urban renewal, Beijing still maintains its imperial splendor. Travelers to this ancient city can visit must-see destinations, including the legendary Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the exquisite pavilions and gardens of the Summer Palace.
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Located on the east side of Beijing Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China is the largest comprehensive history museum in China, narrating thousands of years’ history of China with numerous collections and exhibits.
The National Museum of China is a four-storied main building with two symmetrical wings, running more than 300 meters north and south along the eastern side of Tiananmen Square. The predecessors of the Museum are two museums: the Museum of Chinese History and the Museum of Chinese Revolution, which shared the same building complex.
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"Ming Tomb Sacred Way " |
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In the front part of the imperial necropolis, there is a pathway known as the Sacred Way (or Divine Road) which is “the road leading to heaven.” The Emperor, known as the Son of Heaven, who came from
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"Tiananmen Square " |
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The Tiananmen Square was originally designed and built in Beijing in 1651, named after the Tiananmen Gate (literally Gate of Heavenly Peace), which is the South entrance building of the Forbidden City
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The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who was also responsible for the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The Tem
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Constructed in early 1400’s, the Forbidden City served as the home of the Emperor and his household for almost five centuries from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It has an area o
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"The Summer Palace " |
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The Summer Palace is mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. It covers an expanse of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is water. The central Kunming Lake covering 2.2 square
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Donglaishun Restaurant in Beijing is a long-standing Muslim restaurant famous for instant-boiled mutton. After over one hundred years of elaboration, this previously locally renowned restaurant is now famous both at home and abroad.
Donglaishun Restaurant was founded by Ding Deshan, a man of Hui nationality. In the 29th year of Guangxu reign period (the year 1903) in the Qing Dynasty, Ding Deshan set up a snack stall on Wangfujing Avenue in Beijing. Due to prosperous business, he expanded the stall into a cote named “Donglaishun Porridge Booth”. In 1914, such additional food as quick-fl .... more
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Local snacks are a special feature of Beijing. Tourists can taste not only the local Beijing flavors, but those of other regions as well. Snack-stalls in the night markets are always popular and busy
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12/30/2008 2:00:30 PM,
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The Peking roast duck is a must for visitors to Beijing, along with the grand view of the Great Wall. Among hundreds of duck restaurants in Beijing, Quan Ju De is the most well-known brand name and th
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Beijing Panjiayuan Flea Market is located southwest of Panjiayuan bridge and is divided into six sections: Roadside stands, Ancient Architecture, Classical Furniture, Modern collection, Sculpture and Stone Engraving, and the Catering section. Trading mostly in antiques, handicrafts, ornaments, and other collectibles, Panjiayuan has an annual revenue of several hundred million yuan. Having more than four thousand shop owners, this market has nearly ten thousand shop assistants in which sixty percent are from the other twenty-eight provinces and municipalities outside of Beijing. People here com .... more
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"Silk Street " |
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Silk Street, previously called Xiushui Market, was originally an outdoor market in Xiushui Dongjie, south-east of Ritan near the First Embassy Area of Beijing. The shopping alley consisted of 410 stal
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Located in the Dongcheng District of Beijing, Wangfujing street is one of the most famous shopping streets in China. The street bears a 700 years history since the middle of Ming Dynasty. In the Qing
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If you are looking for famous bars in Beijing then head to Sanlitun, a top night entertainment area in the city, which houses some of the very best bars around. Sanlitun is part of the famous Gongti North Road (Gongti Bei Lu) nightlife area. The Sanlitun Bar Street in Beijing is one of the most famous nightspots in the Chao Yang embassy district. Here, you can spend your nights in one of its various during your Beijing vacation. Top nightclub zones in Beijing are basically in areas such as 798 Art Zone, Chaoyang Park, Houhai, Sanlitun, Gongti area (Workers’ Stadium), Nanluoguxiang, and Wudaoko .... more
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Houhai is Beijing‘s newly developed old town, full of small bars and pubs with character. The glow of lights over Lake Houhai takes on an unreal feeling, adding to the fun atmosphere. Most cafes and r
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Hutongs are narrow streets or alleys formed by lines of traditional courtyard residences. Most of the existing courtyards are remnants of the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) Dynasties. Hutong tours offer a glimpse back into the way of life in old Beijing.
Riding on traditional rickshaws, you can feel the vibrant decadence of old Beijing. Wooden carvings, ornate brick designs, and cane chairs breathe life into the past. Street vendors sell tasty snacks, while residents sit outside chatting. Stop in and share a meal with a local family to experience what it would have been like .... more
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"Beijing Kung Fu Show " |
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“The Legend of Kung Fu”, presented by the China Heaven Creation Performance Arts Company, breaks the mold of traditional kung fu shows. More than just technical skill displays, the show incorporates a
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"Beijing Opera " |
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The Beijing opera is a form of traditional Chinese theater which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics. It arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recogn
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On August 2008, China successfully hosted Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, which is considered the greatest Olympics event in history in terms of the number of nations and athletes participating. The per
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