Beijing, as the capital of China, is a city with a long history and a world-famous historical and cultural city. The following is a brief introduction to Beijing from a tourism perspective:

Historical and Cultural Relics

  1. Forbidden City: Also known as the Forbidden City, it is the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structure complex in the world.
  2. Tiananmen Square: The largest city central square in the world. In the center of the square are the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and the Monument to the People’s Heroes.
  3. Great Wall: The Beijing section of the Great Wall is most famous for Badaling and Mutianyu, and is one of the symbols of China.
  4. Summer Palace: Based on Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain, it is a typical royal garden.
  5. Temple of Heaven: The place where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for a good harvest. It has magnificent buildings and exquisite carvings.

Modern Landscape

  1. National Grand Theater: A modern landmark building known for its unique “eggshell” design.
  2. CCTV Tower: It is one of the tallest TV towers in the world. Visitors can climb the tower to overlook the panoramic view of Beijing.
  3. Olympic Park: The main venue for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, including famous buildings such as the “Bird’s Nest” and the “Water Cube”.

Festivals

  1. Spring Festival: Beijing’s Spring Festival celebrations are rich and colorful, including temple fairs, lion and dragon dances, etc.
  2. Mid-Autumn Festival: Appreciating the moon and eating mooncakes are traditional customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in Beijing are equally lively.

gourmet food

  1. Roast Duck: Peking duck is one of the most famous delicacies in Beijing. It is famous for its crispy skin, tender meat and golden color.
  2. Douzhier: A drink with a special taste and a traditional snack in Beijing.
  3. Zhajiang Noodles: Beijing’s traditional noodles are loved by tourists for their unique taste and rich ingredients.

transportation

  1. Subway: Beijing’s subway network is well-developed and covers the city’s major tourist attractions.
  2. Bus: The bus system is equally convenient and can reach most areas.
  3. Taxi: Taxis are also very common in Beijing and are a convenient and fast way to travel.

Beijing is a city that combines ancient and modern times, both Chinese and foreign. Whether it is historical relics or modern landscapes, they are all worth savoring by tourists.