A capital city with a history of at least 3000 years, Běijīng presents a wealth of history, including ancient from the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace and Forbidden City, and the more recent Chairman Mao Memorial Hall and Tiananmen Square. Běijīng is forever reimagining itself, yet remains inextricably linked to it’s glorious and notorious past. China is well known for its food. From fiery Sìchuānese to Turkic-inspired Uyghur cuisine, Běijīng’s 60,000-plus restaurants cover every style. The magnificent array of dishes offered is a testament to the locals’ joy in their culinary culture. Defoes Lifestyle “Key to the City” service will ensure you sample the most incredible local cuisine.
Ancient architecture is a major draw to this amazing city. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is essential. However, Běijīng is also home to some of the world’s most innovative modern buildings, with the world’s leading architects imprinting their mark on this global powerhouse. Breathtaking contemporary structures indicate that Běijīng is a proud capital city. From old to new, a trip to Běijīng will never fail to enthral and amaze.
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Things To Do
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the collective name of a series of fortification systems. It is an inspiring feat of ancient defensive architecture and one of the world’s most incredible sights. The longest wall in the world, The Great Wall, is built across China’s historical northern borders to protect Chinese state territories against various nomadic groups. Its winding path over rugged country and steep mountains take in the incredible scenery.
The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City is a palace complex in central Beijing, completed in 1420, which houses the Palace Museum. It was the Chinese imperial palace, from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty in 1912.
