Slide 1: Things To Do In Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and is also known as the Forbidden City. It has been the capital for nearly 800 years. In recent times it has become extremely accessible either as a direct destination, or as a stopover for travelers. Getting around Beijing is getting easier with the addition of a growing underground train network, which allows tourists to see places like Tiananmen Square or the newly constructed Birds Nest Stadium. In a city full of historic architecture, a more tolerant and accepting China is showing off its incredible new designs to the world. There are hundreds of temples of all sizes dotted around the city, and these are great places to visit if you want to see locals practicing tai-chi or just going to worship. There are also many parks with open spaces which are good for relaxing and watching Chinese life. There are of course may galleries and museums offering detailed explanations of ancient China and there are many old relics to see. If you want to venture a little outside of the city, the Great Wall of China is about 90 minutes away and offers a good value day excursion. Street vendors provide some of the best food options including pancakes and kebabs. All are very reasonably priced, but if you want a bit more style you can eat in one of the many high class establishments around the city. At night there are bars and clubs offering everything from Western home comforts to Eastern traditional treats. Although green tea is the choice of many Chinese people, there are some good beers which are locally brewed and very cheap. If you prefer to spend the nights closer to your bed, the hotel bars can be very enticing, although you will have to pay for the privilege. There are enough choices here to make this either a short stopover or the holiday of a lifetime. Book Bejing Hotels
