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Beijing (also formerly known in English as Peking) is the capital of China. It is China’s second largest city - after Shanghai - and has a population of around 18 million. Beijing is recognised as the political, educational, and cultural centre of China while Shanghai and Hong Kong are dominating the economic fields.
I stayed 5 days in Beijing in September 2006. The city was getting ready for the 2008 Olympics and there were construction sites all around Beijing. Still I enjoyed my stay in Beijing; it is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China and the city has a rich history and culture that goes back more than 3000 years. There are many interesting sights around the city (the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and much more), and you can reach the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs on daytrips from Beijing.
People were very friendly, but few spoke English. However you always find a way to communicate anyway. Take a stroll away from the main streets and into the small side alleys, it is here you find the daily life in Beijing – and many cheap restaurants…
Five days in Beijing was not enough for me – and I hope to go back some day.
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are these local students easy to find, speak to and interact with or did you just get lucky one time? Any suggestions on that topic would be amazing. Thanks
Great Beijing pages, Thanks HEJ:-)
You didn't try one of those strange things you mentioned in the food stands? ;)
My favorite palace: The Forbidden City. Also i like a lot China architecture: Zhengyangmen Gate! Excellent website!
Great informative page of Beijing. Will be there soon for the Games.
Nice page about my favourite city!
Nice Beijing page Klaus - yes, China is worth countless visits! Happy Travels!
Very soon I am going to China so your pages , that are very good, are helping me to prepare my trip Machu Pichu is a great place do not miss
Yes, you are right.
Nice tips and reviews. It isn't always too helpful to say that visitors should look up information on the internet or in guidebooks though...the whole point of VT is to provide that info! :) - Mark