Beijing, the capital of China and an important cultural and historical centre, will win you over with its both traditional and modern architecture, remarkable sights, magnificent palaces, temples, and museums, as well as nice restaurants and bars. In addition to the wonder of the world, the Great Wall of China, which is located not far from the city, you will have a chance to visit the last remnants of old neighbourhoods (hutongs) with narrow streets full of rickshaws and traditional Chinese houses. Speaking of sights, make sure not to skip the Forbidden City, a complex of temples and courtyards, which you enter from the largest square in the world, the Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen) Square. Also visit the Temple of Heaven, the Lamaist Temple with an 18-meter Buddha statue, and the Summer Palace of Empress Cixi with a unique marble ship. You can also look forward to remarkable culinary delights. On the already mentioned Tiananmen Square, you will find Quanjude, a famous restaurant which allegedly serves the best Peking duck in China, prepared according to an ancient recipe. Tasting local specialties at the night Food Market, where they will prepare all kinds of delicacies for you, from oysters to fresh scorpion, is also an unforgettable experience.
