Beijing

Beijing Overview

April is the best time for Beijing, and everywhere you see pleasant green. In the Temple of Heaven, you will see Beijing people bursting with vigor.

The Temple of heaven is in the south of Beijing. It is the largest royal sacrificial temple in the world, and the temple group that is biggest in size and most exquisite in architectural art of al the existing ancient structures in China. In the history of China, the emperor would hold grand annual sacrificial activities here, paying tribute to gods and praying for good harvests and favorable weathers. The temple of Heaven has been attracting tourist from around the world like a hug magnetic field.

The city of Beijing in the Ming Dynastey was based on Dadu, capital of Yuan Dynasty. With the Royal City at the center, a vertical central axis line ran from north to south from end to end, various temples dotted at the outskirts of the city, neat and orderly. This outlay has continued up to now. The Olympic Park, lying at the north end of this central line, has become a new landmark of Beijing. At the other end of the central line is the Temple of Heaven.

Whatever the historic changes, Beijing has always been brilliant.In Beijing, what impresses you is not only the majesty and gravity of an ancient Capital, but the radiating modern atmosphere.

Beijing people are warm hearted, generous and hospitable. Easy life style is characteristic of traditional Beijing natives. The venerable Beijing Opera, Beijing repartee, tea-house, courtyard dwelling, Hutong, overpass, remains of ancient city wall, they all remind the long history of civilization. Touch the walls that has endured the weathering of history stroll along the narrow and tranquil Hutong, lend an attentive ear to the compelling Pingshu, 'story-telling' in a Beijing teahouse, whomever you may be, you will find something striking a cord in your heart.

The largest city central square in the world, the solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square is not only the symbol of Beijing but also the symbol of China. This immense courtyard is the site of many historic events. The square is surrounded by a variety of significant edifices: Chinese Revolution History Museum, Mao Mausoleum, Great Hall of the People, the elegant and beautiful Tiananmen (Heavenly Peace Gate), and Qianmen (Front Gate). The daily flag ceremony at the square, performed at sunrise and sunset each day, is most exceptional and well-worth making time to view.

The high-rises of shopping centers, office buildings, finance streets, business streets, bar districts, Zhongguancun High-tech District, Olympic Center district, Central Business District (CBD), and Technological Innovation Center etc, all these have cropped like mushrooms. The brisk development of modern service industry related to high-techs, the increasingly facile public transport, and the people coming form across the world- it is a sight of international metropolis.

Popular Attractions: 
Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Ox Street, Qianmen Street, Shichahai
Fragrant Hills Park, Imperial College, Lama Temple, Ming Tombs, Prince Gong's Mansion

Recommended Beijing Tour Itineraries:
Capital Beijing Focus: 4 Days to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven&Great Wall
Beijing Extension Tours: 5 Days to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Lama Temple&Hutongs
Beijing Luxury Tours: 7 Days to Datong's Shanhua Monastery, Nine Dragons Screen, Pingyao Ancient City&Qiao Family's Compound
Beijing Extension Tour to Chengde:  2 Days to Chengde Mountain Retreat & Eight Outer Temples
Beijing Extension Tour to Hohhot: 3 Days to Gegentala Grassland, Dazhao Lamasery, Wuta Temple&Zhaojun Tomb

Beijing Tours for Reference: 
Beijing Side Trip to Baoding: 3 Days to Superior Governor Bureau Museum&Mancheng Han Tombs
Beijing-Zhangjiakou Tour: 3 Days to Dajingmen scenic spot area, Mount Woyunshan&Jinlianchuan Grassland  

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