Beijing Hutong
December 7, 2009 by admin
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An old Beijing saying goes that:” There are 360 large hutongs and as many small hutongs as there are hairs on an ox.” Therefore, there is no other better way than to visit Beijing hutongs when you want to experience the Beijing residential culture.
Hutongs originated in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), but most of them were formed in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Generation by generation, Beijing natives have been living here in their unique way. Beijing people built these hutongs, while, hutongs also have witnessed and recorded their life and even Beijing’s historical vicissitude.
In such a mordern city, they are the live history museums. Due to their attractive ancient styles, they are regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Beijing.
So, never miss them when you travelling in Beijing.
Beijing
November 20, 2009 by admin
Filed under Beijing City, Featured, Recent Posts, Top Cities
Beijing, the capital of China, is the nation’s political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication center. It is also one of the six ancient cities in China and even one of the greatest ancient capitals in the world. For travellers, it is home to experience China’s deep culture and long history.
It is regarded as the never miss destination: Hiking up the winding Great Wall could be a once in a life experience and a visit to Forbidden City can see the ancient imperial palace, also the typical example of traditional architecture heritage; Summer Palace is another piece of the empire’s glorious creations, together with Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tomb and other temples.
You may have a different life here, cycling in the Hutong area and get a glimpse of Old Pecking lifestyle, trekking on the remote and untouched Great Wall sections with few tourists there; have a wonderful Beijing Night and enjoy the fabulous Beijing Opera, taste the famous Pecking roast duck, visit the local markets and bargain for a good deal.
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Beijing Attractions
November 18, 2009 by admin
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Great Wall
In Chinese, the Great Wall is also called the “Ten thousand Li Great Wall”. It took over 2,000 years to build this miracle. Stretching 6,700 kilometers from Jiayuguan in Gansu Province to Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province, it is regarded as the most magnificent architectural achievement of the diligent and wise Chinese people. |
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Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is also known as the Palace Museum. Consisting of over 9,000 rooms and spread over 250 acres, this large palace complex was built between 1406 and 1420, but was burnt down, rebuilt, sacked and renovated countless times. |
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Tiananmen Square
Located in the heart of Beijing City, Tiananmen Square is the site for massive parades and rallies, which is the largest square of this kind in the world. It can hold about one million people for public celebration or gatherings. |
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Summer Palace
As the largest royal garden in China, Beijing’s Summer Palace is actually a parklike imperial retreat spread out over 10 square miles. Located in northwest suburban Beijing, the Summer Palace is the largest and most complete imperial garden existing in China. |
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Temple of Heaven
Located in the southern part of Beijing, Temple of Heaven has been one of the most holy places for the whole country for more than five centuries. It used as a complex of sacrificial buildings for the Ming and Qing emperors, and is the largest one in Beijing among several royal altars to Heaven, Earth, the Sun, the Moon and other deities or symbolic forces of Nature. |
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National Museum of China
National Museum of China is a comprehensive museum focusing on history and the arts, systematically chronically China’s long and rich history. It is the best place to have a quick look at Chinese history and culture. |
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Ming Tombs
Located in Changping County, the Ming Tombs are a cluster of 13 mausoleums, and are the final resting places of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors. The tombs cover a total area of 120K square kilometers and were listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2003. |
Beijing Transportation
October 29, 2009 by admin
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Air
Located about 25 kilometers (16 miles) northeast of downtown Beijing, Beijing Capital Airport is the largest airport in China. You may find direct daily flights to most big cities in the world.
Go downtown:
1. Airport Shuttle: RMB16-25/person
2. Taxi: RMB80
There are some other airports in Beijing, such as Nanyuan Airport, Xijiao Airport, Beiyuan Airport, Liangxiang Airport, Shahe Airport, Tongxian Airport, Miyun Airport, Badaling Airport etc. However, most of them are for military used and are less known to the public.
Train
Beijing is with the most complete and organized train system in China. There are four railway stations in Beijing: Beijing Railway Station (in eastern Beijing), Beijing West Railway Station (in the southwest of the city), Yongdingmen Station (in the south) and Xizhimen Station (in the north). Many buses stop at these stations, so you need not worry about getting downtown from these places.
Coach
Get to Beijing by coach is very convenient. There are four major long-distance bus stations in Beijing: Dongzhimen (northeast; Dongzhimenwai Xiejie), Muxiyuan south; Haihutun, Fengtai District), Beijiao (north; Deshengmenwai) and Majun or Guangqumen (east; Guangqumenwai).
Travel around the city
1. Pubic Bus
Public buses are the cheapest way to get around Beijing. The flat rate for an electric car and ordinary public car is RMB1. Buses equipped with air-conditioning or of special line are charged according to the distance.
2. Taxi
Comprehensive Price: price = starting price (RMB10) + (mileage – starting miles (3 km)) * priced per kilometer (RMB2)
Taxi call in Beijing:
Tel: 961001, 68373399
For taxi complaints:
Tel: 68351150
3. Bicycle
The best way to travel around the city is by bike. You can rent bicycles by the day at hotels throughout Beijing (around RMB20-30). You may also rent bikes at some bicycle shops where the charge is lower.
4. Subway
The subway fare begins at RMB2. The subway operates from 5.30am to 11pm daily and entrances are marked by a logo of a square inside a “C” shape. All stops are marked in pinyin, and announced in English and Chinese. Here is a map of Beijing subway lines for your reference.
Beijing Public Service
October 21, 2009 by admin
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Telephone Directory Inquires |
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Crime Alarm |
110 |
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Ambulance |
120 |
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Fire Alarm |
119 |
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Foreigners Section of the Beijing Public Security Bureau |
010-65255486 |
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Airport Enquiry |
010-64563604 |
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Train Enquiry |
010-65129525 |
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Beijing Union Hospital |
010-65135002 |