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Popular Attractions in Beijing: The forbidden city (Museum) (top destination) -- the large-scale museum based on the palaces and collections of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The Great Wall (historical site) -- one of the seven wonders in the middle age. The Temple of Heaven (historical site) -- temples used for worship and praying for good harvest.
You may be also interested in things to do to experience Beijing: Shopping at Wang fu jing -- visit the busy and dense shopping street. English Books @ Wang fu jing Book store Walk along the Chang'an Street -- see the central Beijing Take a break at Hou Hai bars -- numerous bars by the Hou Hai lakeside. Water Cube and the Nest -- great views when illuminated by lights at night. You may be also interested in local specialties in Beijing: perking opera -- see the traditional art performance. Traditional Tang Ren -- amazing local craft! see how a refined handicraft is made out of syrup. Tu Er Ye -- a clay figurine with the head of a rabbit (used to be the toy at the Mid-Autumn Festival). Jing Tai Lan -- a special traditional handicraft of Beijing, named as Jing Tai Lan, Jing Tai was named after the years of Jing Tai in the Ming dynasty. Lan means Blue in Chinese language, as the basic color of such handicraft is blue. Chang Dian Temple Fair -- popular local event where one can see the folk artists' performance, try local food and buy handicrafts, etc. |
