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Beijing China World
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Beijing China World
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Your
Complete, Independent Travel Guide To Beijing
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All the background you need on Beijing : history, location, economy, transport ... |
Discover the city of Beijing ... (250 photos) |
 The Great Wall of China Walk along the world's largest man-made structure, in beautiful countryside. There are 8 sections to explore near Beijing |
 The Forbidden City Explore the world's largest imperial palace complex, with massive courtyards and magnificent architecture |
 The Summer Palace With interconnected lakes and many pavilions, bridges and halls. A showcase of the art of Chinese gardens |
 The Temple of Heaven This exquisitely beautiful and iconic temple is situated in large, liberally forested gardens |
 Beihai Park Part 2 (14 pages) One of the oldest and most authentically preserved imperial gardens in China, with a Tibetan style white dagoba on the island hill in the lake. Plus many other scenic spots |
 Tian'AnMen Square The world's largest plaza. Tian'AnMen Gate connects the square to the Forbidden City. On the rostrum of this gate Mao ZeDong declared the People's Republic of China on October 1st 1949 |
 Beijing Zoo & Aquarium Has a large collection of species from around the world. Set in a rich landscape of trees, hills and lakes with 30 large halls and one of the world's largest sea-life centers |
 YuanMingYuan The 'Old Summer Palace' has several lakes and rich landscaping. It once had more than 150 scenic spots until destroyed by invaders in 1860 and 1900. Some structures have now been restored. |
 XiangShan Park Look out over Beijing from the beautiful Fragrant Hills that rise to 1,600m west of Beijing. Has a cable car for the ascent or decsent. Famous spot for autumn leaves |
 Ethnic Culture Park Part 2 (7 pages) See the wonderfully varied architecture, dance and culture of China's ethnic minorities |
 BaDaChu ('8 Great Sites') Park Temples and nunneries on a zigzag path up part of the Western Fragrant Hills. A nice mix of history, culture and the 'great outdoors' |
 Botanical Garden With lakes, streams, large musical fountain, a giant glasshouse and also the Wofosi (Sleeping Buddha) Temple. Large and peaceful grounds |
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The primary scene for the Beijing 2008 Olympics, featuring the 'Birds Nest' Stadium, 'Water Cube' Aquatics Center, LingLong Pagoda and the PanGu Center |
The much adored and unique design of the National Stadium will continue to attract visitors for years to come |
The beautifully-lit Olympic venues and surrounding plaza |
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Explore the hutongs (ancient alleys) - and the bars and cafes - surounding these peaceful lakes, by foot or by ricksaw. HouHai is at the heart of the tradional hutong area of central Beijing |
An elaborate and exquisite example of a 'grand courtyards and garden residence' from imperial days |
In honor of Sun YatSen, who helped create China's first republic, this delightful park lies between Tian'AnMen and the Forbidden City (on the west side) |
One of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. The building and artworks of YongHeGong combine Han Chinese and Tibetan styles |
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'Dragon Park'. A beautiful and fascinating park with a large lake, rock gardens, boating and exercise areas |
Popular shopping district with 2 large malls and pedestrianised street. With WangFuJing Bookstore and a large Arts and Crafts store to its right |
'Rising Sun Park' has large lakes, a funfair area, hosts outdoor concerts and sport, and is also a great location for a walk. The surround is becoming a new nightlife area |
Directly north of the Forbidden City, it features the only hill in Beijing city. Like Tiantan, a popular place for locals who gather to exercise, sing and dance |
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Not far east of the Drum Tower lies this reinvented hutong filled with unusual shops, boutiques, cafes, bars and small hotels |
Traditional art materials and paintings abound in this lively lane |
Once popular with poets and revolutionaries, this large park in south west Beijing features many interesting pavilions and water features |
The Central Business District around GuoMao |
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Confucius was perhaps the greatest single influence on Chinese thinking. Here is now housed 139 tablets inscribed with the '13 Classics' |
Delightful small park between WangFuJing and Tian'AnMen Square on the north side of Chang'An Avenue |
This new and very long park has a multitude of interesting sculptures and other features. A great place to take a relaxing stroll |
This new park follows part of the old city wall and is a lovely retreat from the bustle of nearby WangFuJing |
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An important temple for Taoism; a tranquil place to visit |
These towers are a common feature of Chinese cities (and temples), used to announce the time during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties |
The larger companion of the dagoba in Beihai Park is the centerpiece of this peaceful Buddhist temple |
A huge and lively semi-open market full of a wide variety of antiques, arts and and crafts; especially popular at weekends |
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Filled with archetypal Chinese scenery : rocky hills and tunnels, bridges, courtyards, pavilions, a Buddhist temple, corridors and more, all set in a lush landscape with a lake, streams and trees |
This quite new park is peaceful and offers exercise, fun and a relaxing stroll. And lots of lotus flowers, June to September (best: July & August) |
A huge park with a large lake, famous for cherry blossom trees, and with many other features |
This peaceful park contains the beautiful Imperial Ancestral Temple |
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A feature-rich park in east Beijing that is popular with the locals |
A feature-rich, smallish park popular with the locals |
Recently rebuilt in traditional Qing Dynasty style, QianMen Street lies just south of Tian'AnMen Square |
A lantern-filled street specialising in hot-pot restaurants, west of DongZhiMen |
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Three connected lakes with two islands, lotus flowers, small hills, streams, bridges, pavilions, rock gardens - and about 50 varieties of bamboo |
An old industrial park reborn as a thriving art district, with much of the old preserved by the new inhabitants. Galleries, workshops, cafes and bars |
Golden dragons guard the tower that provides wonderful views of the city, with a viewing platform 250 meters high. Fast elevator and rotating restaurant |
See many sites from around the world in miniature. In attractive gardens and with some fun rides |
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The Temple of Earth is a 40 acre site with towering pine and cypress trees, and a large square altar |
Set in forested mountains to the west of Beijing, these are tranquil retreats in fresh mountain air, scented with burning incence. Charming and hardly changed for centuries |
90km northwest of Beijing, this is a great day out with opportunities for boating and hiking. Within the gorge is the largest dam in northern China, more than 70 meters high |
Giant statues line the Spirit Ways to underground tombs of emperors from the Ming Dynasty |
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Explore shops specialising in traditional Chinese arts and crafts |
(Almost) the world's largest LED screen runs though this high-end shopping and bars street. European classical style meets the ultra-modern |
The latest stomach-churning funfair rides set in 'mysterious ancient civilisations' themed areas |
A small open park along a remnant of the old city wall near ChongWenMen subway station |
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Where the east 2nd Ring meets the central Chang'An Avenue |
Gateway to the Great Wall |
Features a large Ferris Wheel |
The Temple of the Moon |
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The Temple of the Sun |
Lovely park with large outdoor pool |
The three venues inside form the flagship performance space in Beijing, and an iconic venue in its own right. |
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The best places to see the history and culture of both China and the world. Plus the best from the world of the arts, ancient and contemporary |
The best places to see classical and jazz music, acrobatics and Chinese Opera, dance and KungFu, and more |
The best cinemas in Beijing to see both Chinese and international films, often with subtitles |
Panoramic Photographs of Beijing
There are over 1,500 beautiful panorama photos in these galleries.
Click on any thumbnail to see the super-size version; it's almost like being there!
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165 full color pages with 500 beautiful photographs and 6 maps covering over 60 places of interest.
All place names are also shown in Chinese script so it is easy to get around by taxi.
The 2009/2010 edition has been expanded; 20 more pages covering the best museums, art galleries,
concert halls, theatres, acrobatics venues, Chinese Opera and cinemas.
Large square format (22cm x 22cm).
See where you can go, before you go, to make the most of your time in Beijing.
This book is also a great souvenir.
The electronic version of our popular pictorial guide to Beijing.
Only USD $ 9.95 !
The electronic version of our popular travel guide to Beijing. Packed with information on Beijing and Chinese culture, plus lots of travel tips.
Having read this book, your experience in Beijing will be so much more rewarding. An ideal read for the long plane journey.
Only USD $ 7.50 !
Also available as a printed book (see our bookstore).
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Our unique map is ideal for visitors.
At just under 8000 pixels wide (4x larger than the one that is part of our Beijing Guide E-Book), our large map has all the detail you need (and none of the clutter that makes most maps so unwieldy and hard to read).
Download to your computer and perhaps print out a handy copy too (on your own printer or as an enlargement at a photo shop).
Only USD $ 4.95 (Your download will be ready within seconds)
Or purchase our two E-Books and get this map free! So all three items for just USD $ 17.45
You can download the books immediately after payment.
Popular Cultural Activites in Beijing (200 photos)
Photographs of Beijing in the Autumn and Winter (1,200 photos)
High quality slideshow videos
May require a small free download of Photodex Presenter browser plugin.
Requires Windows platform or a Mac with ability to run a Windows browser.
The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace,
Beihai Park, YuanMingYuan, YongHeGong Lama Temple, and more
 The Beijing Olympics 2008 Sculpture Photo GalleryFrom the exhibition of international sculpture held at the Millenium Monument, summer 2007 |
Lantern Festival in Ditan Park Photo Gallery Olympic host cities theme; September 2007 |
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| Autumn at the Summer Palace See the sun set over the Western Hills |
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Travel Guide One Tours ~ Flights ~ Visas ~ Insurance |
Travel Guide Two Electricity ~ Time Zone ~ Dress ~ Car Rentals ~ Prices ~ Antiques ~ Tipping ~ Business Hours |
| Travel Guide Three Cash ~ ATMs ~ Traveller Checks ~ Credit Cards |
Travel Guide Four Post ~ Telephone ~ Fax ~ Internet |
Travel Guide Five Newspapers ~ Periodicals ~ Books ~ Maps ~ Television |
| Travel Guide Six Health Matters ~ Weather Forecast ~ Drinking ~ Water ~ Air Quality ~ Legal Advice ~ Quality Supervision |
| The History of China |
 Chinese
Inventions |
Chinese Language |
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Other Philosophical Ideas Qi ~ Yin Yang ~ I Ching ~ Five Elements ~ Feng Shui |
Other Ancient Cultural
Aspects Dragon and Pheonix ~ Numbers |
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Chinese Opera |
Tea, Food and Dining |
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Chinese Materials Bronze ~ Lacquer ~ Porcelain ~ Silk ~ Jade |
Arts and Crafts Seals ~ Cloisonne ~ Paper Cuts ~Kites |
| Garden Arts |
Trade and Modernity |
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| Place Names |
 Flights |
Hotels |
Tours |
Where to go and what to see ...
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The Complete Beijing Guide
Details over 60 places of interest.
Second Edition, June 2009; full color.
Large square format (22cm x 22cm), 165 pages, 6 maps, 500 beautiful photographs.
All place names are also shown in Chinese script so it is easy to get around by taxi.
This book is also a great souvenir.
Available worldwide. Price : £ 34.99 UK, and equivalent in other currencies. PayPal available. Express shipping time : 1 week.
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