City Overview & History
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Beijing Residents
Beijing has a population of over 19 million people. Over 95 percent of these residents…
Beijing History
Historically Beijing has always been an important city of China- it has always played the…
Beijing Today
Beijing, capital to the People’s Republic of China is one of the largest metropolises in…
Public Holidays
January 1: New Year’s Day February 7-9: Chinese Spring Festival March 8: International Women’s Day…
Shopping
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Ruifuxiang Choubu Dian
Beautiful Chinese silk fabrics with wonderful designs famous the world over are available here. This…
Ri Tan Shangwu Lou
This kind of plaza consists of over 50 shops selling excellent quality traditional and contemporary…
Shengtang Xuan
Toys are the specialty here. These are not just any toys but traditional Chinese ones…
Red Gate Gallery
The specialty of this shop is art pieces and paintings. Address: Chongwen Men Dong…
Guang Han Tang
This is the best store to buy antiques- though pricey their antiquity and authenticity are…
Health & Safety
Health And Safety
Do not walk alone late at night. Generally speaking Beijing is a safe city to…
Places to Visit
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Olympic Park
The 2008 Summer Olympics signified China’s return as a global economic power. It’s hard to…
Great Hall of the People
The Great Hall of the People is one of ten buildings (creatively known as the…
Military Museum of the People’s Revolution
This fascinating museum dedicated to China’s military and its history first opened in 1960. The…
Capital Museum
The Capital Museum is one of Beijing’s newest. It first opened in 1981, and moved…
What to do with kids in tow
Beijing Aquarium This is an inland aquarium which exhibits numerous species of under water creatures.…
Museum of Ancient Architecture
This museum should definitely be visited as it houses some of the most magnificent ruins…
Restaurants
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Peking Duck
No trip to Beijing is complete without trying the city’s specialty: Peking duck. This delicacy…
Made in China
Located in the grand Hyatt Hotel, Made in China offers a variety of authentic Chinese…
1001 Nights
Cuisine: Chinese Address: Opposite Zhao Long Hotel Tel: 010- 6532-7243
Afunti Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese Address: 2A Houguaibang Hutong Tel: 010-6527-2288
Wangdelou Muslim Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese Address: 26, Dianmanwai Da Jie, Xicheng
Hotels
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Sanlitun Youth Hostel
It’s clean, the staff is friendly and helpful, the breakfasts are good, and the common…
Sofitel Wanda Beijing
This luxury hotel deserves its five star label. The hotel is located in the heart…
Novotel Beijing Sanyuan
This hotel seeks to accommodate both business travelers and tourists. The hotel is located nearly…
Feiying Binguan
This hotel cum hostel has extremely reasonable rates, whilst guests have to help themselves to…
Far East Youth Hostel
Homely best describes the ambience of this hostel/ hotel. Rooms and bathrooms are big enough.…
Novotel Peace Beijing Hotel
This hotel enjoys a central location being situated in the Dongcheng District. Prices are more…
Halal Restaurants
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Cuisine: Chinese Address: Opposite Zhao Long Hotel Tel: 010- 6532-7243
Afunti Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese Address: 2A Houguaibang Hutong Tel: 010-6527-2288
Wangdelou Muslim Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese Address: 26, Dianmanwai Da Jie, Xicheng
The Mughals Beijing
Cuisine: Pakistani Address: 5188, 5th Floor, 3.3 Fashion Plaza, 33 Sanlitun Road Tel: 010-5136-5575
Festivals
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Beijing International Jazz festival
September: Chinese as well as international artists participate in this festival which spans 3 days…
Lantern Festival
On the fifteenth day after the spring festival, i.e. the fifteenth day of the first…
Confucius’ Birthday
Confucius was the famous Chinese philosopher, thinker, teacher and scholar. His birthday is celebrated on…
Mid Autumn Festival
Mid Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the…
Dragon Boat Festival
5th day of the 5th month of the traditional lunar calendar: This annual festival honors…
Qingming Festival
Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day is an important event that occurs annually on either…
Organized Tours
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China International Travel Service
The downside of these operators is the exorbitant prices that they charge. The advantage is…
Cycle China
These are 3 hour long interesting tours around Beijing’s main attractions on bikes. The cost…
Dragon Bus
These operators offer a variety of package deals that vary in terms of which sights…
Chinese Culture Club
These tour operators organize tours which last either half a day, one whole day or…
Panda Tours
These operators offer a variety of package deals that vary in terms of which sights…
Masjids
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Transportation - Getting Around
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Driving Tips
Drivers should carry with them at all times an International Driving License. They should have…
From the airport
From Beijing Capital International Airport: Visitors can either take a cab or the airport bus…
