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BEIJING - NORTHERN CAPITAL

by ancient_traveler - last update: Jan 3, 2009

Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is a city of a long history. As the ancient capital of five dynasties - Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing. It boasts numerous historical relics and beautiful scenery, which offer great attraction to tourist.

Beijing is China's second largest city, after Shanghai. It is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. Beijing is the politics, culture and international exchange centre of the nation.

Beijing is known mostly for its ancient civilization, but its modernity is also remarkable. A trip to Beijing should include such sites as imperial palaces and other buildings, ancient structures, museums, and natural scenic spots.
Bicycle
Beijing is known as a ‘sea of bicycles’. The waves of bicycles rushing to work in the morning from a spectacle.

However, such trip would be incompleted without taking a look at the modern architecture that has sprung up in recent years and visiting the homes of ordinary Beijingers.

shopping in Beijing

Beijing has distinct seasons. In springtime, Beijing is dusty and windy. Spring is short here. Summer is hot, but the hot weather is short-lived plus rainfall is plenful. Autumn, lasting about 50 days, is the best season for tourist. Winter is long and cold.

currency: CHINA YUAN

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Pros:"learning about Chinese heritage, yummy culinary & cheapy shopping ^_^"
Cons:"D traffic jam and bicycles jam"
ancient_traveler's Beijing Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 11 - Photos: 48
 
Restaurants
Tips: 4 - Photos: 13
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 6
Off The Beaten Path
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 7 - Photos: 21
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 4
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 5
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 4
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 5 - Photos: 16
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 1 - Photos: 3
General Tips
Tips: 3 - Photos: 9

ancient_traveler's Beijing Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI- 4
BEIJING OLYMPIC 2008- 1
BEIJING LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL UNIVERSITY- 6
TIANJIN- 4

Comments for ancient_traveler about Beijing
Penelope4 Sat Apr 5, 2008 13:24 UTC
 Thank you for putting up the informative tips. I can't wait to go to Beijing! Kind regards from Kabul - Penelope
Lunaina Sat Jul 7, 2007 07:45 UTC
 Hi! Why do you call the World Park a tourist trap?? We like to bring a visit in september, is the World Park worth a visit??
nepalgoods Thu Jun 15, 2006 17:34 UTC
 Great start! Welcome to VT!
Sue08080 Wed Jun 7, 2006 06:57 UTC
 Very fine tips and photos! Welcome to VT!

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