Beijing Travel Guide - Read Image Travel Academy

Author: Read Pictures Era
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: Beijing, a place of longing on the land of China, is an ancient cultural city with a long history and at the same time a vibrant international metropolis, blending tradition and modernity. Here, at every turn, are memories of time-worn ages, and everywhere are enchanting landscapes: the crimson walls and green tiles of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the ten-mile long street of Tiananmen, the bright moon of the Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall. A hundred tales are not as good as one sight; start this fun-filled Beijing journey right away. Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China, as well as the political, economic, and cultural center of the country and a hub for international exchanges. With a continuous history of being a capital for over 800 years since the Jin Dynasty, Beijing has formed magnificent imperial palace architecture, exquisite garden facilities, temples and shrines weathered by time, rich and precious cultural relics and classics, exquisite handicrafts, and uniquely flavored traditional foods. Italian traveler Marco Polo praised the civilized and prosperous life of the people of Beijing and the city's prosperity and beauty in his travelogue. For hundreds of years, these praises have inspired countless people's longing for this ancient oriental civilization. Today, these longings can be easily turned into reality. A historical and cultural journey to Beijing is not only a precious experience of remembrance but also a wonderful experience of life's pleasures. When it comes to Beijing, there is so much to say, so many places to visit. As a city with millennia of history and a famous historical site, she boasts magnificent and splendid imperial palaces and architectural complexes, majestic and grand Great Wall and frontier fortresses, classical gardens with charming scenery and lakes and mountains in harmony; unique and elegant temples and monasteries, profound and mellow culture and customs with endless charm.