Beijing, the Cultural Soul of China

Heritage: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian The political and cultural heart of China, Beijing has a rich history that’s mirrored in its spectacular palaces, temples and parks. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s shackled to the past. Quite the contrary, Beijing is vibrant internatic capital that’s moving toward the future at hyper-speed. Thanks to its roaring economy, skysc cnon tic pacDers crowd the skyline, cars jam the roads and residents flock to spend at a frenetic pace.

Beijing is a city of contrasts, vast neon-lit avenues coexist with narrow hutongs (alleys) and futuristic structures of titanium and glass cast their shadow over ancient palaces. Friendly and hardworking, the city’s population of about 20 million is also diverse. Wizened men with pet songbirds share the streets with laptop-toting executives and foreign investors with migrants from the countryside. Along with its people, historical sights and vibrancy, Beijing’s drawing cards include its mouth-watering cuisine, fabulou shopping and thriving nightlife. In short, a thrilling and unforgettable experience awaits visitors in Beijing.

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