‘Beijing’ Archives
Beijing and Shanghai (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE)
Beijing and Shanghai (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE) *Buy from Amazon.co.uk Beijing and Shanghai (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide) *Buy from Amazon.com Beijing and Shanghai (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE) Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: DK Travel (October 19, 2009) Language: English Product Description These two fascinating cities reflect [...]
TEFL in Beijing
TEFL in Beijing / Teach English in Beijing Teaching English in Beijing is one of the last truly authentic cultural adventures around, an experience that will change the way you see the world forever. While package tourists and back-packers skim the surface of the countries they visit, English teachers get a complete cultural experience; [...]
Beijing City Guide
Beijing (City Guide) (Paperback) Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: Lonely Planet; 8 Pap/Map edition (February 1, 2010) Language: English *Buy from Amazon.co.uk Beijing (City Guide) *Buy from Amazon.com Beijing (City Guide) Discover Beijing Discover where the last emporer threw in the towel at the astonishing [...]
Beijing Zoo
Beijing Zoo The Chinese Giant Panda can be found at Beijing zoo, and is by far the star of the show, and a must to any trip to Beijing. I visited Beijing zoo on a cold winters day and was very supprized by the lack of visitors. The zoo is well maintained and has great walks taking in the animals and scenic views around the park. Also to be [...]
Tiananmen Square
Tian'an Men Square In the heart of Beijing lies Tian'an Men Square one of China's most famous sites, this mass of open concrete plateau has been host to many of China's celebratory events where mass gathering are held. Tian'an Men Square is surrounded by communist style buildings such as Great Hall of the People, Quin Men and China [...]
Summer Palace, Beijing
Summer Palace, Beijing The Summer Palace, Beijing known as Yihe Yuan was once home to the Quing Dynasty, used mainly as a get away from the forbidden city. As you walk around this immense yet peaceful place, some 716 acres consisting of buildings, lakes and forest walkways. A bit of a history lesson Yihe Yuan, summer palace was sereved [...]
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven is a 3 tier building with its splendid circular caisson ceiling with a gilded dragon and phoenix at its centre. The structure is made entirely of wood without using one nail. Completed in the ming Dynasty the temple of heaven more correctly know as Tian Tan is one of the largest temple complexes in [...]
Forbidden City Beijing
Forbidden City Beijing Forming the very heart of Beijing the forbidden city officially know as the palace museum (Gugong). This massive and most impressive complex is the a must see on any trip to Beijing. Built in 1420 and used by 24 emperors who ruled for nearly 500 years with many many concubines per emperor, the place was the eclusive [...]
