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Travel Guide - Beijing |
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Beijing is the metro capital city of the People’s Republic of China. It is one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in the whole of Asia. Rich in culture, China is a going to be an enriching experience. Many people call it “China, the mysterious”, simply for its very mysterious aura displayed in its rich traditions and history. Feng Shui is one of the mysteries of this beautiful country and only the pure understand the power that lies behind Feng Shui. Beijing, also known as Peking is exactly located in northern China which is also one of the 4 great ancient capitals of the country. It is the second largest city after Shanghai with almost 18 million in population and subdivided into two rural counties and 16 urban and suburban districts. Beijing is the considered as center of China’s culture, politics and education. It has even become more popular when it hosted the Olympic Games in 2008.
Beijing is a heaven for many tourists from around the world. The different amusement spots and attractions are endless. The food is sublime. Chinese cuisine is regarded as one of the best in the world but you have to try the different side of Chinese cuisine – its street foods. You can see very active streets at night selling delicious noodles and finger foods being sold by a stretch of street vendors. The city is also famous for great buys making this place a shopaholic and bargain hunter’s delight. Its popular shopping district, Jianguomenwai, is home to many international fashion brands such as Gap, Prada and more. If you want to see more great things to buy from clothing to gadgets that are rock bottom prices, the Xindong Plaza, Beijing’s first ever mega mall, is the perfect place. For antique collectors and shoppers, go to Liulichang, as it is home to many of the city’s oldest antique shops.
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The New Year celebration in Beijing offers some of the best firework spectacles in the world together with the famous dragon parade in many of its streets. Fireworks are part of a long tradition in China because they believe that it drives away evil spirits and invites good luck in.
Climate: Spring in Beijing is windy and dry and ranges from 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandstorms are also frequent during the spring season. Summer, from June to August, ranges from 70 to 80F, although it rains frequently in some of the parts in China. The best time to visit Beijing is during the Fall or Autumn season with abundant sunshine and mild temperatures. Generally, Beijing has hot humid summers and cold, dry and windy winters due to what we call the Siberian winds.
Transportation: The tremendous growth and development of Beijing made the city as China’s major transportation hub. It has 5 ring roads, 9 city express and expressways, railway lines, 11 national highways access and an international airport. It has railway systems that extends and connects many other cities in China. The most famous and modern is the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed train, and the Beijing Subway. Metered taxis can also be found everywhere in Beijing, one of its most convenient public transports.
Make it Happen: Beijing Cheap Flights
More Information:
Tourism website
Wikipedia
Map of Beijing
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