Qianmen Street Photos

Please your Beijing tour? South of Tiananmen Square and behind Zhengyang Gates is Qianmen Street, a pleasant walking area though some people complain this area is a bit touristy and crowded especially on weekends. This 845m long street  used to be a shopping and market area in the Ming and Qing dynasty ( 1368 – 1644 )  which has been totally renovated years…

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A Good Place to See Beijing’s Changing Skyline

If you are interested in Beijing’s changing skyline or its amazing cityscape on your Beijing tour, you shouldn’t  miss the opportunity to have a glimpse of or take pictures of Rem Koolhass’s CCTV Headquarters ( China Central Television Headquarters) and its new neighbour – China Zun (now finished ), the 118-storey, 528 m building which is the tallest in…

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How to Enjoy Beijing Nightlife

No longer a city of being dull and monotonous, Beijing has much to offer when night falls like other capitals around the world. It offers visitors a great variety of events and activities – extravagant dinners, exotic night snacks, breathtaking shows, romantic bars, lighted streets and buildings… Here I recommend you some night hangouts in…

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Zhaojiatai, Zhaojiatai Village in Beijing

“Zhaojiatai” literally means “the Zhao family’s platform”. The ancient village “Zhaojiatai” was named after the first family surnamed “Zhao” who settled on the platform on a hillside surrounded by the mountains on its three sides. At present, Zhaojiatai Village has two parts – New Zhaojiatai Village and Old Zhaojiatai Village which are about 8km apart. Starting from…

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Morning Stroll in Temple of Heaven

Plan your Beijing tour? For most first-time visitors, Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Park) is one of the must-see attractions in Beijing. It is an ancient sacrificial altar where the emperors in Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 – 16440 prayed for good harvest. Feeling the Vibe of Temple of Heaven in the early Morning Its impressive…

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