Beijing, called Peking earlier, is believed to be about 3000 years old. But a casual round of the city does not indicate its age at all. The skyscrapers in the Central Business District rival those in the West with few
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Top things to see in Beijing
There are 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in and around Beijing. These are The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tombs, Summer Palace, Peking Man Site and Grand Canal. Out of the above, I consider the following as
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The Great Wall of China
One of the wonders of the ancient world, the well reserved and intact portions of the Great Wall of China extends to well over 8k kms. It is not one long stretch of Wall but comprises several stretches built by