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Beijing

Are you planning to enjoy your holidays in Beijing? If yes! Then it is a wonderful and unique idea for a lifetime outing. In Beijing you will find all kinds of attractions especially for tourists as: restaurants, sightseeing, shopping malls, accommodation and nightlife. Beijing is the second largest city and the capital of China. This vast and balanced metropolis is well known for its huge stone walls, large gates, temples and for luxurious palaces.

The population of Beijing is around 17 million. This true ancient citadel as well as a modern city is a center of political and cultural activities. People of this city are friendly and somewhat straight forward. Moreover, you can discover the charm of this city by watching the greatest wonders of the world, The Great Wall of china (1368-1644) extends approximately 8,851 kilometers from east (Hushan Great Wall) towards the west (Jiayuguan Pass) of the China. Some parts of the wall have been ruined and disappeared now but it is still a most appealing attraction all over the world.

Chinese well preserved imperial palace “Forbidden City” is situated in the heart of Beijing. It is also known as Palace Museum. This palace was acknowledged as the world heritage site (1987) and is one among the world’s most superb and impressive palace. This palace covers an area of 177.9 acres and contains around 8,700 rooms. This palace is divided into two primary parts as outer and inner court. While, Beijing’s imperial Beihai Park was at first built in 10th century and is one among Chinese biggest gardens. This garden is containing many historically significant palaces, temples and structures.

Temple of Heaven is an ancient sacrificial place that was built in 1420A.D. You will surely impressed by the outer look of the temple which is enclosed by the beautiful pine woods. But if you are interested in painting then must select National museum of China.


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