Beijing tours

Currently preparing for the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing is investing
billions into becoming an economic powerhouse. Beijing is a
fascinating urban destination for tourists keen to immerse themselves
in China's long and colourful history and culture - and its unique,
vibrant take on city living, 21st century style.

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The frenetic building activity is creating a bold and stylish new
Beijing that will surprise even if you have visited just two years
ago. However, old Beijing is still to be found and is easily explored
in the teahouses and temples, the hutongs and courtyards - and the
many museums.

In no other capital on Earth can you enjoy such a wide variety of
gourmet restaurants. Beijing offers excellent value dishes from all of
China's eight regional styles of cuisine, not to mention korean, thai,
japanese and all manner of western dishes too.

Visit the world renowned and exquisitely beautiful Temple of Heaven,
set in large and lively gardens. Nightlife in Beijing is kaleidoscopic
- from dizzying acrobatics, martial arts displays and street theatre
to delicate puppetry, outdoor ballroom dancing, the ubiquitous karaoke
and trendy nightclubs. In addition, many shops in Beijing are open
until 10pm and there are restaurants on every street, often with the
choice of outdoor dining under red lanterns.

Beijing's new-found confidence on the world stage is best experienced
during an evening spent strolling through this wonderfully welcoming
city that retains an intimacy one would find hard to match.

Beijing China World

The Inner Court within the Forbidden City.
Explore China's imperial past in this vast and magnificent World
Heritage site.
This Beijing guide consists of three main sections.

First is the photo-based guide to over 30 places of interest,
including the 'top 5' - the Great Wall of China near Beijing, the
Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and Beihai
Park.

The second section of our Beijing guide discusses chinese culture,
food, transport and nightlife - and the forthcoming 2008 Beijing
Olympics.

The third section of our Beijing guide discusses the practicalities of
a trip to Beijing - visa requirements, money, telephone, buying
antiques, etc.