Beijing-A class-apart city!

Author: joeljensen76 | Posted: 09.03.2012

One of the most liked and visited cities in the world; Beijing is a class-apart city. To see this mesmerizing capital of China, millions of visitors flock to this city, which offers an eclectic mix of ancient and modern each year. This city can be visited in all seasons. People who wish to see the rich culture and traditions of China should visit this place. Similarly the tourists who want to witness the unprecedented development and growth in China should also visit this city. These days, there are many flights to Beijing plying their services offering an opportunity to see this city.

Here you watch the colorful people draped in exquisite clothes, beautiful people, infectious joie de vivre, and glow of neon lights at night, glittering and exciting night life and feel energized to drink these mesmerizing sights with your eyes.

If you have a tight budget, go for a cheap plane, and use the money thus saved in many exciting activities available in Beijing. Since China has grown as one of the super powers in the world, the number of visitors coming to this place is growing substantially and as a result of that cheap domestic flights coming to Beijing have also grown.

Beijing offers a wide spectrum of tourist attractions and historical spots, many of such places are located close to each other and can be explored by foot.

Beijing city offers a lot, people of every age group, cultural background and ethnicity love to come to this place. Some important places to visit in Beijing are-

Forbidden City

In the east, Beijing holds a position of being an ancient capital city. People coming to Beijing to experience its ties with bygone era should never miss the Forbidden City. Spread over 250 acres, this vast palace complex comprises of 9000 rooms. It was built, burnt down, built again and underwent renovation many times. Its 18th century architecture reflects the times of Qing Dynasty. The view of this city is brilliant during night.

Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square encompasses a lot of history. The place has witnessed many parades and rallies, sometimes agitations too. The establishment of the People’s Republic of China was proclaimed at this historic site in 1949 by Chairman Mao.

Temple of Heaven

Located in the south of the city, this temple is considered to be one of the holiest places in the country for last five centuries. For Ming and Qing emperors, it was used as a sacrificial building. Royal altars of Earth, heaven and the Sun and moon are present here.

Summer Palace

It is a park considered to be an imperial retreat and is sprawled in an area of 10 square miles. It is China’s largest imperial garden and is famous amongst tourists coming to this mesmerizing place. Huge lake, temples, mansions, bridges and pavilions offer a unique feel to the place.

Besides the places mentioned above, one can visit Ming Tombs, Great Wall of China, Hutongs and many more magnificent places.

Cheap flights to Beijing and cheap tickets to Beijing have offered a wonderful opportunity to the visitors coming here and enjoy this beautiful city.

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