As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the most important cities in the world. Home to the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and a large stretch of the Great Wall, Beijing offers a multitude of sites for tourists to explore. Visitors can even walk from historic Tiananmen Square into the ancient imperial Forbidden City for some spectacular sights unequalled anywhere else. Be sure to try the local cuisine as well meat sticks, vegetable ice cream and Mongolian fondue are available all over the city.
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The Great Forbidden Capital | Nov 13 08'
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Imperial Beijing | Apr 23 07'
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Beijing was better than I expected. | Nov 22 08'
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"Unfortunately the smog is what I'll remember most about Beijing."
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