Beijing

The capital city of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Beijing (Peking) is a fast-growing, dynamic metropolis that, while courting foreign businesses and visitors, maintains a firm grip on its rich cultural heritage and a strictly Communist social order. It is a monolithic showcase that can give a distorted view of China to foreign visitors. Beijing is a modern city with high-rise buildings, shopping malls and vast international hotels connected by an intricate freeway system crisscrossing the city. However, the modern buildings conceal traditional hutongs, parks, numerous architectural treasure and exquisite yellow-tiled temples whose prayer flags and wind chimes move in the breeze created by the passing traffic. Friendly and hardworking, the city's population is also diverse. Wizened men with pet songbirds share the streets with laptop-toting executives and foreign investors with migrants from the countryside. Along with its people, historical sights and vibrancy, Beijing's drawing cards include its mounth-watering cuisine, fabulous shopping and thriving nightlife.In short, a thrilling and unforgattable experience awaits vistors in Beijing.

As the political and cultural heart of China, Beijing has a rich history that's mirrored in its spectacular palaces,temples and parks.A good place to start exploring the city is Tian'anmen Square, where Mao Tse Tung declared the foundation of the People's Republic.Now, most days it is filled with sightseers and kite-flyers. During national holidays, it's usually festooned with banners and floral decorations. Many Chinese visit at dawn or dusk to see elite People's Liberation Army troops conduct flag raising or lowering cerermonies.The abode of 24 Ming and Qing emperors of the Celestial Empire, the Forbidden City is a fittingly awe-inspiring sight.The Temple of Heaven served Ming and Qing dynasty emperors as a vast sacred space to perform ceremonial rites on behalf of the Chinese nation, is a place worth to go. With its handsome buildings, pretty scenery and tumultuous history, the Summer Palace is a wonderful place to explore.The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, a  remarkable piece of engineering and the most famous symbol of China. Ming Tombs - the general name given to the mausoleums of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty scattering in a gorgeous valley 45km northwest of Beijing attracts great number of people from home and abroad. Besides all aboved, there are still other famous places worthy to go. Such as : Baihai Park, Grand View Garden.etc.

Beijing is at its best in late spring and autumn. Autumn is a particularly pleasant time to visit as the days are warm and the leaves of the many trees in the city turn glorious shades of red and gold. The heat and humidity of the summers and the biting wind in winter can be extreme