100 Ways of Travel in Beijing

#100waysoftravel The bustling metropolis is filled with modern charm, closely intertwined with antiquities. A trip to Beijing will be remembered for a long time: here is the world's largest palace complex, one of the largest city squares, and the unique architecture of temples, and many other attractions that can surprise even seasoned travelers. Every place in the capital of China tells its own story, which is inextricably linked to the ruling dynasties. In addition, the city has dozens of modern interesting places. I tell you what sights there are in Beijing and what you can see in the Chinese capital in a week. Palaces of Beijing Beijing is an ancient city with a long history, but it became the capital of the Ming Empire and present—day China only in the XV century. Entire palace complexes remained from the Ming and Qing dynasties, which became world-famous monuments of architecture, history and culture. A trip to Beijing is not complete without visiting the main temples of the metropolis — an integral part of the city's history. Beijing offers many places where tourists can go to relax. In the center of the capital there are huge parks with no less historical value than palaces and temples. Some will want to walk in the shade of their mighty trees, while others will want to explore new architectural monuments. I'm telling you what to do in Beijing while taking a break from sightseeing. There are other unique places in the capital that can impress even the most sophisticated traveler. Travel tips Most of the sights will have to be explored for several hours under the scorching sun. Therefore, if you come to Beijing in the summer, take an SPF and a headdress with you. If you plan to fly through the capital of China in transit, I advise you to stay in the city for a few days. Upon arrival, you can apply for a special visa for 72 or 144 hours, which is enough to explore the main attractions of Beijing. To visit many sites, you need a passport, so carry a document with you. Chinese silk, porcelain, tea, jade jewelry and other souvenirs are brought as gifts from Beijing. To get to know the local gastronomy, try wontons, gongbao, mapo tofu and jiaozi.