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| 北京自助旅游 |
| by Shen Ling (Author), Lina (Mapper) |
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| Price: USD 2.95 |
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| Language: Chinese Simplified |
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Edition:
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Pages:
16 (3 Maps) |
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This guidebook is also available in English |
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| What's inside? |
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Beijing (known as Peking) is recognised as the major transportaion hub in China. With dozens of railways, roads, and motorways passing through its city, you could be assured of its convenient public transport. If you wish to travel to Beijing without any hassles, then this guide is meant for you!
Inside this guide, you will find restaurants, accommodations shopping centers, food that you don't want to miss, and some useful travel tips. What's more, it also feature local culture and language guide that promise you to communicate easily with the friendly locals. |
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| Featuring in Beijing Travel Guide is the Giant Panda. They are native to southwestern part and central-western part of China. Announced by IUCN, the Giant Panda is an endangered species and highly threatened. The greatest threat to panda is the loss of its habitat and by very low birthrate. Read our Animal Blog for more information. |
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Beijing, also known as Peking is a metropolis situated in northern China. As the nation's capital, it is recognised as a political, educational, economic and cultural center. Although it is now a vibrantly modern city, its history dates back thousands of years. As such, the city possesses an incredible number of historical and cultural attractions, as well as national treasures.
The pride of the city, however, is the 500 year-old Forbidden City. Once home to 24 Ming and Qing emperors, it now acts as a vast public museum. It houses approximately 800 buildings, 9,000 rooms and the sprawling Imperial Garden. Not far from The Forbidden City is Tiananmen Square, the largest urban square in the world. It houses the Mao Zedong mausoleum and is perhaps best known as the site of various historical events and political protests.
Another of Beijing's main attractions is the remarkable Great Wall of China. Built from as early as the 5th century BC, it stretches over 6,400 km. Approximately 2 to 3 million people died during the construction of this immense fortification. Other historical sites of interest include The Ming Tombs, where 13 Ming emperors are buried, and countless temples, such as the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven). There is also The Summer Palace, an immense classically landscaped garden with magnificent halls, pavilions, corridors, pagodas and bridges.
As an imperial city, Beijing was the focal point of artistic endeavours that survive to this day. These include performing arts like the Peking Opera and Chinese acrobatics; fine arts like calligraphy, literature and paintings, as well as decorative arts such as cloisonn, ceramics, carvings and silks. Beijing's culinary arts are not to be forgotten. One simply must try authentic Peking duck and pay a visit to at least one of the many traditional teahouses. There is also Mongolian hotpot, Chinese Muslim dishes, as well as Imperial cuisine to try.
Beijing is also a shopper's haven. Wangfujing Street is a popular place for souvenirs, while numerous markets offer locally crafted jewellery, statuettes, vases and curiosities. Places like Hong Qiao Pearl Market offer a lot more than just pearls. Like other major cities, some parts of Beijing stay up past midnight, with neon-bright discotheques, karaoke lounges and live performances to choose from. There are also plenty of places to stay, often within a stone's throw of major tourist attractions.
The city's infrastructure has been given a big boost, as it is hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics. There are now dozens of railways, roads, motorways and international lights leading to Beijing, though the bicycle remains a main mode of transport for most residents. Billions of dollars have been spent to construct new architectural wonders such as the egg-shaped National Centre for the Performing Arts and the Beijing National Stadium. These structures and their gleaming exteriors embody Beijing's modern-day global identity.
If you're planning a trip to Beijing, apply for a Visa at any embassy or consulate of China near you. A single-entry Visa typically costs around USD40. Traveling Visas are valid for one month and cannot be extended once expired. Bear in mind that Olympic season may mean more stringent regulations for Visa application. |
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