Beijing
Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world. The population as of 2010 was 19,612,368.
Beijing is the second largest Chinese city by urban population after Shanghai.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 4 nights. Main sights recommended are:
- The Forbidden City and the Palace Museum.
- The Great Wall.
- Tiananmen Square.
- Temple of Heaven.
- National Centre for the Performing Arts.
- Beijing National Stadium.
- Summer Palace Park-the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China.
- Beihai Park- an imperial garden amongst the largest of Chinese gardens.
- Hutongs area- near the Forbidden City.
- Yonghe Lama Temple.
- Silk Street Market.
- A visit to the Arts and craft manufacturers of: Jade, Silk, Pearls, Cloisonne, Pottery, Porcelain, etc.
See more tourist information on Beijing including sights, hotels, etc.
