"The rebirth of an ancient city" Top 5 Page for this destination Beijing by Travellingismylife

Beijing Travel Guide: 69 reviews and 197 photos

If I am now more open-minded, it's because of my trip to China. Beijing is very unique. There is so many people, it's unbelievable. You really have to be there to know what it feels like. I have never seen that much of bicycles! lol. Seriously, Beijing is the modern life meeting the old one. Even if it's communist, I saw that the country is open to some kind of capitalism. They do not have the choice: the 2008 Olympic Games will be in their city.

The picture(right) is the Tiananmen Place. It's the biggest public place in the world. Also, in 1989, more than 7,000 students, who wanted democracy, were killed. This isn't just a public place, it's the symbol of liberty.

The Forbidden City

This is the Forbidden City, the most beautiful place I've ever seen! Built in 1421 by the Yongle emperor(Ming dynasty), I could easily imagine the emperor walk with many hundreds of his assistants. It's a magical place where you breathe History. It's so wide, with 100,000 rooms, you must have a map guide! =)

The Temple of Heaven

In the south of Beijing, there is the Temple of Heaven, close to the Forbidden City. It was built in 1530. They wanted Beijing to be, also, a ritual center, not only a political capital. There are many temples where Chinese people can pray for good harvests. There is also the Echo Wall. It has the ability to transmit even whispered voices around its length.

Pros and Cons

Pros:If your passion is history(just like me!), go for it!
Cons:A lot of people!!!

Last visit to Beijing: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Nov 23, 2003
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Hutong Things to Do (2)

Hutong is the old district of Beijing. Actually, they try to rebuild it, because it looks very poor..well, people who... more travel advice

Hot Pot Dinner Restaurants (1)

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I went in China with a group of students when I was in high school. We were 45! I never thought that we would stay in... more travel advice

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Comments (9)

kiwi May 21, 2009 at 1:45 PM Report Abuse

HI there, if you check the location page and map, this is not the large city of Beijing, but in fact a smaller town some distance from big Beijing. Would be good to get all pages on the correct location. regards, Pam.
mavl Feb 25, 2007 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

i see it was cloudy and hazy as well when you were there. loved beijing too! enjoy your birthday!
Chenjiesi Mar 9, 2006 at 6:50 AM Report Abuse

Hi there, I'm from China, my name is Jess. I'm going to Dublin and will stay there in the following weeks. So if any chance , shall we meet?
iwys Nov 5, 2004 at 10:06 AM Report Abuse

Was Mao's body still on display in Tiananmen Square? I haven't been there for a long time.
Confucius May 22, 2004 at 1:35 AM Report Abuse

I wish I went to your high school so I could stay at 5 star hotels in Beijing! The big company I used to work for booked me in cheaper 4 star joints.
Simonneeddy Feb 7, 2004 at 11:58 AM Report Abuse

How fortunate you were to visit such a great place. Nice pictures and comments. Hope you add more.
Wolverine_13 Dec 14, 2003 at 1:57 PM Report Abuse

Great Start!!! I envy you for visiting here!! Slainte!
aadil Dec 4, 2003 at 12:13 AM Report Abuse

Lovely insight and hope to see more of your travel pictures here!!! The Great Wall is one thing I have to see when I go there!!!
Gili_S Nov 28, 2003 at 12:57 PM Report Abuse

Nice pictures and good start.