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Beijing is the capital of China. It is a political, cultural, and International information center. And it is a famous historical and cultural city in the world.
It is attractive with its huge, modern downtown and old and exotic styles laid out between the southeast flat plain and the northwest mountains. There are historic park sites and an emperor cemetery built with Chinese traditions and cultural symbols. The steppes on the top of mountains and the falls in the valleys look like the veils of suburban sightseeing. The busy streets and crowded shopping centers in the downtown bring modernized energy to the old, historic city.
One of the famous emperor palaces in Beijing is the Forbidden City (Gu Gong). It is one of the biggest group of architectural buildings in China and also in the world. The buildings are the original palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These buildings follow some of the classical Chinese architectural models. It is one of the cultural and artistical treasures centers in China. The SummerPalace (Yi He Yuan) carries on the characteristic details of water cities and towns in southern China and the mason backyards in northern China. There is much scenery with cloudy mountains and green rivers inside the park. The sightseeing in the park is very beautiful and it is very famous in China and in the world. Temple of Heaven (Tian tan) is an ancient prayer center in China. It is also one of the architecture treasures of the world. It is the place where emporers of the Ming and Qing Dynasties offered prayers to the heavens for good harvests. Its symmetrical and hemispheric construction style boasts beautiful gardens trees several hundred years old. The Ming Tombs are the biggest emperor cemetery area with 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. The great Wall is the historic wartime site. It is a rare construction project designed to resist the enemy in ancient times.. It is famous the world over and is one of the eight magical architectures in the world and listed in the UNESCO.
Beijing is a dynamic city that is thrilling to visit. The teacher will lead the camper to visit famous historical sites, cultural centers, Olympic Game fields, colorful shows, exotic food, entertainment and shopping. It is a chance to gain a close look into Chinese traditions and life in modern Beijing . You can witness firsthand and experience what Beijing is all about by doing an indepth exploration of Beijing through sightseeing, tasting, touching, and learning. |
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Summer Palace (Yi He Yuan)
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Tian An Men Square
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The amusement park in Beijing
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Tian Tan
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The Bell Building (Zhong Gu Lou)
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Traditions and Cultural Sites
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Liu Li Chang Ancient Culture Exhibition Street
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Shi Sha Hai, Explore the Hu Tong Street
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The Confucius Temple in eastern Beijing
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The old site of the Anti-Japanese War in Jiao Zhuan Hu village
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Bird Nest --2008 Olympic Game Center
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picture with Shao Lin fellow
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Traditions and Cultural Sites
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Traditions and Cultural Sites
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Beijing Noodles (with Fried Bean Source)
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Ya Xiu Street Fair In San Li Tun
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Note: The actual- schedule could be changed or altered slightly due to various circumstances, including, but not limited to weather conditions and safety issues. |
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