| Also known as Peking in English, Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China.
Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China and is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. The buzzing city is home to country's most outstanding sights and temples such as Great Wall of China, Forbidden City - located in the centre of the city, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and much more. Beijing is a thriving city celebrating many seasonal festivals and events. The famous Chinese New Year, which takes place all over China, attracts numerous visitors every year.
Beijing is a shopper's paradise with numerous Chinese shopping districts spread all over the city. Various outlets, including silk shops, large department stores, herbal specialists, clothing stores and food shops, amongst others can be found in Beijing's Dashilar shopping district. After shopping, enjoy the international dining scene in Beijing. Restaurants in the city are tourist friendly featuring English menus. Beijing has a varied nightlife scene with numerous nightclubs, bars and discos set up to cater for a chic and affluent clientele in past few years.
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