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| As the capital of modern China, Beijing is a popular destination. Beijing has 7300 cultural relics and historical sites, as well as more than 200 scenic spots. Autumn is the best season of the year in Beijing when the sky is blue and clear. The highest temperature is around 15∼C and the lowest temperature is around 10∼C. The city feels especially spacious and airy when the distant lofty Yanshan Ridge could be seen from the height of the Forbidden City. Beijing can be said to have the charm of antiquity as well as the spirit of modernity indeed. |
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| Local Sightseeing |
| ♂ The Great Wall |
| "You are not a man if you have not been to the Great Wall." So the saying goes in China. The Great Wall, it is said, is one of the few objects on earth visible from space. It belongs not only to China, but is part of the cultural heritage of the whole world. No tourists can afford to miss the chance to visit it if he/she comes to Beijing. |
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| ♂ Forbidden City |
| Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong, in Chinese, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Surrounded by a six meter deep moat and a ten meter high wall are 9,999 buildings. The wall has a gate on each side. |
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| ♂ The Summer Palace |
| The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. The Summer Palace has a history of over 800 years. This present Summer Palace covers a vast area of 294 hectares, in which three quarters are water. |
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| ♂ Heaven Temple |
| The Temple of Heaven is situated in the southern part of the city in Chongwen district. As famous as the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace, it is a "must" for every visitor. In ancient China, the temple was built for the worship of heaven and prayers for good harvests. |
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| ♂ Beihai Park |
| Beihai (North Sea) Park is one of the most popular parks in the city of Beijing. It covers a total area of over 68 hect ares, more than half of it is taken up by the lake. The layout of the park is based on an ancient Chinese legend. |
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| The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games |
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The National Stadium |
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The National Aquatics Center
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The national Indoor Stadium
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| Shopping and Entertainment |
In the countless shops, you will find whatever you may need, such as Liulichang, Xiushui Street, Yaxiu Clothing Wholesale Market, Wangfujing Walking Street and so on. Jingtailan cloisonne,silk embroidery, Peking opera mask, kites, paper-cuttings etc are excellent gifts for family and friends.
Beijing's cultural scene is rich and colorful and consists of all kinds of performances and international shows and exhibitions. Beijing has vibrant nightlife too and bars streets at Houhai and Sanlitun are among the favorite nightspots. |
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