Beijing is China's second largest city and the capital of The Peoples Republic of China. Beijing is also the host city to the 29th Summer Olympic Games in 2008.
Attractions
Beijing has hundreds of attractions to enjoy, but the Travel Channel recommends these top five attractions.Travel Channel: Beijing Attractions
- The Great Wall: This great wall spans more than 4,000 miles and was once guarded by over 1,000 soldiers.
- The Forbidden City: Called the "Gu Gong" in Chinese, this is the worlds largest complex with more than 7.75 million square feet. Built in 1420, it took 15 years to complete and has more than 8,700 rooms.
- Summer Palace: This palace was built in 1760 and was built to be a getaway spot for royalty.
- Temple of Heaven: The temple was built between 1406 and 1420 and served as a place of worship for emperors.
- Tiananmen Square: Built in 1317 this square marks the entrance to the Imperial City.
Mahalo Suggests
While planning a trip, please see Beijing Hotels, Beijing Restaurants, and Beijing Tours.
Beijing Activities
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Fast Facts
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Country
People's Republic of China
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Mayor
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Currency
Chinese Yuan
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Population
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Language spoken
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Country code
+86
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City code
+10
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Time zone
+8:00 (UTC)
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