Beijing
China’s capital and political center, the imperial city
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Location&Weather
Beijing, China’s capital, is located in the northern North China Plain, bordered by Tianjin and Hebei. It has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Spring is dry and windy . Summer the wettest, is hot and humid . Autumn is mild , and winter is cold and dry, with temps often below 0°C, sometimes reaching -10°C or lower.
Attractions
Beijing is full of amazing attractions.
- Badaling Great Wall — It stretches across northern China’s mountains, with a total length of over 21,000 kilometers. First built in the Western Zhou Dynasty and continuously constructed and improved through different dynasties, especially in the Qin, Han, and Ming Dynasties, it formed the massive and well – preserved structure we see today.It shows the ancient defense work’s grandeur.There is a saying “He who has never been to the Great Wall isn’t a true man”
- The Summer Palace — In the northwest, a large garden, combines natural beauty and Jiangnan – style design
- The Forbidden City — At the city’s center, was the imperial palace with grand architecture.Website: https://intl.dpm.org.cn/index.html?l=en
- National Museum of China — including ancient and modern artefacts, rare and antiquarian books and other works of art. it is the largest single-building museum in the world. Website: http://en.chnmuseum.cn/
- The Temple of Heaven — in the south symbolizes harmony between man and nature
- The Beijing Olympic Park — in the north has the “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube”
- Shichahai — in the city center, with its lakes, hutongs and courtyards, offers a taste of old Beijing charm
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Culture heritages
Beijing is a treasure trove of intangible cultural heritage
- Beijing Opera — A national gem, blends singing, dancing, acting, and acrobatics. Its distinct facial makeup, with colors like red for loyalty and white for treachery, and elaborate costumes create a vivid performance
- Beijing’s shadow play — uses leather – carved figures to project moving images on a screen, accompanied by music and tales from mythology and history
- Cloisonné, or Jingtailan — is a unique enamelware. Copper wires are shaped into patterns on a copper body, filled with colored enamels, fired, and polished
- Paper – cutting — a common folk art, features scissors – cut paper patterns of animals, flowers, etc., symbolizing good fortune and often used during festivals
Cuisine
Beijing offers a rich array of delicious dishes
- Peking Duck — A world – famous dish. The duck is roasted until its skin turns crispy and golden. It’s served with thin pancakes, scallions, cucumbers, and sweet bean sauce. Roll them together for a burst of flavor
- Jiaozi — Chinese dumplings filled with minced meat or veggies. They’re a must – have during festivals, symbolizing good luck. They can be boiled, steamed, or pan – fried
- Noodles with Soy Bean Paste — Hand – pulled noodles paired with a savory sauce made from fermented soybeans and minced pork. Add fresh cucumbers and bean sprouts for extra crunch
- Fried Sauce Noodles — Thick wheat noodles topped with a fragrant fried sauce of fermented soybean paste, minced meat, and onions. The sauce coats the chewy noodles for a satisfying meal
- Beijing Roast Chicken — Roasted like Peking Duck, the chicken is marinated well and roasted to a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior. It can be eaten on its own or used in other recipes
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