Beijing

Beijing has emerged from an ancient capital into a dynamic modern city with rich historical wealth and unique cultural heritages. In parallel with China’s economic and social advances, the city is revitalizing the roots and traits of its profound spiritual gifts. This page offers a collection of links which may help you find joy in this city.

General

  1. 1 Beijing Official Website 14
  2. 2 Visit Beijing 5
  3. 3 Beijing Street Maps 2
  4. 4 Beijing, Wikipedia 2

Historical facts

  1. Beijing is the capital of China. It also served as the capital of 6 ancient Chinese dynasties.

  2. Beijing has more than 3,000 years of recorded history.

  3. Modern Beijing is built on the basis of Dadu–the capital of Kubla Khan’s Yuan Dynasty.

  4. Beijing is the home of Peking Man Homo erectus who lived here about 200,000 to 500,000 years ago.

Books and Movies, etc

  1. 1 The-Last-Emperor (DVD) 5
  2. 2 Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony 0
  3. 3 Farewell My Concubine-DVD 3
  4. 4 The Children of the Beijing Opera 3
  5. 5 Selected Songs by Famous Singers: Beijing Opera 0
  6. 6 Mei Lanfang: The Art of Beijing Opera 0
  7. 7 Fodor's Beijing (Full-color Travel Guide) 0

Famous sights

  1. 1 The Forbidden City 5
  2. 2 Mutianyu Greatwall 8
  3. 3 The Summer Palace 3
  4. 4 Temple of Heaven 4
  5. 5 Yuanmingyuan Park 8
  6. 6 The Ming Tombs 7
  7. 7 Beihai Park 5
  8. 8 The Marco Polo Bridge 7

Interesting facts

  1. Beijing is a city with the most World Cultural Heritage Sites in the world.

  2. Beijing or Peking? Both words refer to the same Chinese characters, but “Beijing” has replaced Peking as the prevailing English name since it is based on the contemporary pronunciation.

  3. Beijing has over 100 types of local snacks and 49 forms of martial arts.

  4. Beijing’s oldest roast duck brand– Bianyifang, was established in 1416 during the Ming Dynasty.

  5. Beijing has 67 state-owned modern universities today.

Staying in Beijing

To make your stay in Beijing a more enjoyable and unforgettable experience, a Sihe courtyard hotel is your best choice. A Sihe courtyard hotel is like a mini living museum, inviting you to travel back in time into the past…

Cultural attractions

  1. 1 Beijing Museum Tour 5
  2. 2 NCPA 5
  3. 3 Liulichang Antique Street 5
  4. 4 Panjiayuan Antique Market 4
  5. 5 English bookstores in Beijing 1
  6. 6 Beijing Imperial Academy 3
  7. 7 Yonghegong Lama Temple 1
  8. 8 White Cloud Temple 6

Restaurants

  1. 1 Quanjude Roast Duck 5
  2. 2 Bianyifang Roast Duck 4
  3. 3 Da Dong Roast Duck 3
  4. 4 Yiwanju Beijing Style Noodles Restaurant 3
  5. 5 My Humble House 5
  6. 6 City Weekend 3
  7. 7 Capital M 1
  8. 8 TRB Restaurant 6

Lodging

  1. 1 Hutong Inn 4
  2. 2 Hutong Hotels and Hostels 3

Seasonal attractions

  1. 1 Spring: Peony at Jingshan Park 9
  2. 2 Spring: Cherry Blossom at Yuyuantan Park 9
  3. 3 Spring: Peach Blossom at Beijing Botanic Garden 7
  4. 4 Spring: Crabapple Blossom at Beitucheng Park 4
  5. 5 Summer: Kunyu River Cruise 8
  6. 6 Summer: Lotus Blossom at Yuanmingyuan Park 3
  7. 7 Summer: Houhai Night Cruise 6
  8. 8 Autumn: Moon over the Marco Polo Bridge 3

Shopping

  1. 1 Wangfujing Shopping Street 7
  2. 2 Xidan Shopping Area 1
  3. 3 Beijing Dashilar Street 2
  4. 4 Beijing Department Stores Guide 0
  5. 5 Beijing Supermarkets Guide 3
  6. 6 Beijing Feature Stores 1
  7. 7 Dafang Department Store-Nostalgic shopping 3

Snack-holic

  1. 1 Rolling Donkey 7
  2. 2 Ai Wo Wo (Glutinous Rice Ball) 3
  3. 3 Sugar Ear 1
  4. 4 Mung Bean Milk 2
  5. 5 Toad Spit Honey 2
  6. 6 Tang Hulu (Candied Fruit) 2
  7. 7 Sa Qi Ma 4
  8. 8 Pea Pudding 2

Pubbing

  1. 1 Beijing Sanlitun bars streets 11
  2. 2 Houhai Bar Area 2
  3. 3 Beijing Yuan Da Du bar street 5

Photography

  1. 1 Greatwall 1
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