Beijing, the capital of China was the cynosure of the world’s eyes all throughout the month of August 2008 as it put on a spectacular show for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.
Poster boy of the Beijing Games -American swimmer Michael Phelps- Photo MarcoPacko
From the fantastic special effects filled opening ceremony to the multiple gold medal winning exploits of American swimmer Michael Phelps and the artistic gold medal displays of the Chinese gymnastic and diving teams, sports fans all over the world were captivated by the games which also showcased the many delights of this previously unknown secretive city. The Beijing summer Olympic Games have gone down in history as the most expensive but also the most well-planned and executed games and have created a huge interest in this Chinese city which actually benefited from the many infrastructural improvements and building that were undertaken for the games.
The image of Beijing, most people saw on their televisions was that of a modern city whose skyline was peppered with towering skyscrapers but the broadcast of the games, also highlighted many of Beijing’s many cultural and historical attractions like the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Summer Palace. The best way for you to see all this first hand is to book your vacation rental in the fascinating and exciting city of Beijing as soon as possible.
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The are various vacation rentals on offer in Beijing and depending on the size of your group, you could book a one, two or three bedroom vacation rental in Beijing. All these vacation rentals are conveniently located close to the heart of Beijing, so that the city’s many attractions, markets, restaurants and bars are easily accessible to you via the excellent Beijing public transport system which is made up of subways, buses and taxis. Once you have your conveniently located vacation rental in Beijing you are free to explore its myriad attractions some of which are listed below:-
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The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City which is known as Gu Gong in Chinese was the Imperial Palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. This is the premier attraction of Beijing and is made up of complex network of buildings which were built to shield the Chinese emperors and their entourages from the prying eyes of the common public. The 800 buildings that make up this magnificent attraction are constantly being restored so that they are fit to be visited by the hordes of tourists who come to gawk at these buildings each year.
Beijings fascinating Forbiden City -Photo Credit -Dan
Tiananmen Square
This square which is the largest square of the world has been the epicenter of many historic events through the ages. During the Cultural Revolution, which was launched by Chairman Mao in the late 1960′s the square was used for the review of military parades . More recently the square was the site of a pro-democracy rally that was staged by Chinese students in 1989 and which culminated in a large-scale massacre of the students. The square is surrounded by several monuments both ancient and modern like the old gates to the Forbidden City, the Gate of Heavenly Peace and the Chinese Revolution Museum
Summer Palace
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This stunning attraction is located in northwest Beijing at Kunming Lake. The Palace and its gorgeous surrounding gardens were the creation of Emperor Qianlong who resided here until the Empress Dowager Cixi died in 1908. Visitors to the attraction traverse through the East Palace gate to get into the various attractions of the Summer Palace like the Hall of Benevolent Longevity, the Hall of Jade Ripples, and the Hall of Joyful Longevity and Empress Cixi’s private theatre in the Garden of Moral Harmony.
The Great Wall
You can actually see several sections of this man made wonder of the world in several areas of Beijing. Some sections of the wall can be seen at Yanqing county in northwest Beijing while other sections can be seen at Jinshanling, Mutianyu and Simatai.
The Mao Mausoleum
Pay your respects to the Great leader as his body lies in State at the Chairman Mao Mausoleum near the Tiananmen Square.
The Beihei Park
Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this old world park which consists of a traditionally landscaped imperial garden with was built and added to by five Chinese dynasties and is full of artificial hills, quaint pavilions and carved temples.
After visiting these attractions of old world Beijing discover its modern side at :-
789 art space - Photo credit Kent Wang
789 Space
This former electronics factory is now Beijing’s foremost art showcase and it often has exhibits of contemporary Chinese art within its huge airy interiors. Gallery 789 is located in the city’s arts district which is a hip, invigorating area full of art galleries, coffee places and noodle shops.
Sanlitun Bei Lu
This is Beijing’s main bar strip which is located near the embassy area in the Chaoyang District of Eastern Beijing. Visit this bustling nightlife area for a taste of Beijing nightlife in the bars like the World of Suzy Wong, D22, and White Rabbit etc.
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