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GMT: +8 Hours.
FLIGHT TIME: Approximately 10 hours.
CURRENCY: Chinese Yuan.
CLIMATE: In Beijing the climate is continental, with hot summers and
cool, dry winters. From May onwards temperatures can
surge well over 30°C while in winter temperatures can
dip well below freezing. The best time to visit is in March
or May, or from September to October.
BEIJING
DINING
This magnificent ancient city of sublime palaces, temples, gardens Beijing is well known for its variety of cuisine and choice of
and tombs is a siren call to the visitor who’s ‘seen it all.’ For all its restaurants, but perhaps its most famous dish is Beijing Roast Duck.
imperial past, Beijing is very much on the move positioning itself as Although available in many eateries, the best places to enjoy this
a modern 21st century capital city. dish is at Quanjude or Bianyifang; both restaurants have secret
recipes and cooking methods which capture all the crispiness and
flavour Beijing Duck is famous for.
CULTURE
A visit isn’t complete without seeing the Great Wall, the Forbidden
City, the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square - China’s most
famous and awe-inspiring landmarks. By contrast, the city’s narrow
lanes form a fascinating anonymous open-air museum.
SHOPPING
Spend, spend, spend seems to be the order of the Beijing day. Give
your wallet a workout in the Western-style mega malls at Wangfujing
Dajie, the city’s grandest shopping area or Liulichang - the liveliest
and oldest, loved for its atmosphere and Chinese-style goods.
GETTING AROUND
The subway, or Underground Dragon, is the best and easiest way of
navigating Beijing. A Pedi-cab is a good choice for sightseeing, but
agree a price with the driver before you start your journey. Legally
registered Pedi-cabs can be identified by a certificate attached to the
cab and the driver has a card hanging around his neck.
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