Travel Tips - What to do in Beijing ?

Beijing is an ancient city and has a long history, especially the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games involved a lavish and elaborate performance that present thousand of years of Chinese history. Now we list 5 things most tourists when touring in Beijing.

The Legation Quarter

Located near Tiananmen Square, Legation Quarter was the place where U.S. Embassy handled official business. This elegant quadrangle of two-story buildings has now been loveingly restored and houses a range of restaurants and bars and an art gallery.

The commercial quadrant – which opened straight into the jaws of the credit crunch – is home to several exclusive restaurants, shops and an art gallery. The attractive green-roofed, orange brick building further east at No 40 is the stately former Dutch Legation.

Panjiayuan Flea Market

As the largest antiques market among its kind both in China and Asia, the Panjianyuan Flea Market is a place where every imaginable curio, artifact and fake Tang dynasty knock-off is on sale.

All kinds of souvenirs are available for sale. There are reproductions from the late Qing Dynasty as well as real stuff from the Cultural Revolution era. The Antique Zone is open everyday, but the Arts and Crafts Warehouse Zone open on Saturday and Sunday only.

Coal Hill Park

To the north of Forbidden City and east of Beihai Park, Coal Hill Park used to be the royal garden of Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

Apart from its famous historic and cultural sites and beautiful views, now Coal Hill Park is also famous for its peony flowers. It is one of the biggest parks for flowers exhibition in Beijing. 

Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant

High-ranking place special for its Beijing Roast Duck, Da Dong Roast Duck Restaurant is one of the most welcome Beijing restaurants for the foreign guests enjoy Beijing Roast Duck.

A saying is often heard that "there are two things you must do in Beijing, to eat the Beijing Roast duck and to see the ten thousands miles long Great wall." So what is a trip to Beijing without eating duck?

Reflexology

Reflexology in Beijing has been welcomed among foreigners due to its good service. Most people believe that reflexology is not only relieves aching feet but also cures a whole range of other ills.

A dynamic city where the old and new intermingle, remains a magnet for visitors from inside and outside China. Beijing reasons enough to be a must and worthy destination to go.