Beijing trip planner:
The Great Wall, Ming tombs, Hutong tours, and roast ducksBeijing is an incredible destination of Chinese imperial past, revolutionary legacy, and Olympics fever. From the legacy of the ancient past to frenetic modern developments, the city hosts such a richness of culture and architecture that leaves visitors gasping from time to time. It is also rapidly becoming a master of blending the new with the old. Take in the monuments and symbols of China’s past: The mysterious Forbidden City, infamous Tiananmen Square, and the magnificent Gate of Heavenly Peace. Then witness the fervor of construction and renovation. Already, the National Stadium, an almost unbelievable engineering feat, located at Beijing Olympic Park, ...
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A combination of mime, dance, acrobatics, music, and vocal performance, Beijing or Peking Opera is an extremely popular ... read more -
Tian’anmen Square is a sight to behold, but more so on mornings, when 96 guards raise the flag in just 2 minutes a... read more -
Organized by Cycle China, Olympic Bike Tours take you to the hutongs of Dongcheng, as well as the district’s old n... read more
The Forbidden City is China’s Greatest Imperial Palace Complex. It has more than 9000 rooms, 70 structures, and 900,000 relics. This “Former Palace” now a museum, is surrounded by a high wall and encircled by a moat.
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Location. Set in the heart of Beijing, this hotel is close to Dong Yue Miao and Lama Temple. Another nearby attraction is Ritan Park. Features.Dining options at The Great Wall Sheraton Hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Spa amenities include spa services, massage/treatment rooms, beauty services, and a hair salon. This 4.0 star property has......
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The Red Capital Club reeks of the past with its old courtyard setting, Cultural Revolution memorabilia and unique Zhongnanhai cuisine, with its meals mimicking state banquets held in Mao’s honor. The entries on the banquet menu are ideal for 10 or more persons.
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Visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China then explore the tombs of the great Ming emperors.
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