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China’s capital city isn’t as futuristic as southern counterpart Shanghai, but that’s a boon or visitors who want to see China as it was,... Read More China’s capital city isn’t as futuristic as southern counterpart Shanghai, but that’s a boon or visitors who want to see China as it was, not as it will be. Trips to the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace are must-dos here in this teeming city in Northern China. Close
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Quote: The Summer Palace is located in the northwest suburb of Beijing. It was built in 1750 by an Emperor Qianlong to celebrate his mother’s birthday. It was originally named Garden of Clear Ripples. Historically it… Read More
Quote: Tiananmen Square is probably best known for the infamous massacre of students demonstrating against communism but there is a lot more to the location than that. At one end is The Forbidden City, home of the… Read More
Quote: I suppose being on holiday offers something of an excuse for developing an increased capacity for looking completely and utterly foolish. In the last few weeks of Beijing’s summer my friends had made the trip… Read More
Quote: In terms of fame and the volume of visitors it receives, this particular attraction is dramatically overshadowed by its next door neighbour, the Forbidden City. Were it in any other city in the world, Beihai Park… Read More
Quote: Famous for majesty and breathtaking wonders. Moreover, with its abundant cultural treasures, Mt. Taishan is honored as a sacred mountain and the symbol of Chinese national spirit. Experts of the World Heritage… Read More
Quote: Though its more famous neighbor gets all the press, in my opinion the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan) is well worth visiting, especially for those who are fed up with the crowds at the major tourist sites. The… Read More
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Quote: It was a nice tour...check it out. It wasn't just a fun time, the history and the stories made a vivid impression. Finding the "Fu" character by Emperor Qianlong was a highlight. Learning the cunning use of feng… Read More
Quote: Beijing is a great, great city - many surprises and a fascinating place to be. On our last trip there, we went off the beaten path into the old part of the city. While walking, I happened to look into this… Read More
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Quote: On the western flank of the Forbidden City hides this quiet and forgotten little park where you can escape the chaos of the Imperial Palace for a little restful peace.The ancient Shejitan (Altar of Land and… Read More