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Great Wall
posted by hjyllian on 12 August 2010 at 12:49
The Simtai to Jinshaling section of the wall makes for a great hike and should take between four and six hours to complete. Its pretty hard work and some of the steps are very large. I imagine that on a hot day is might be a bit much and make sure you bring some water! Its about an hour and a half drive from Beijing
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90 miles from Beijing
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Tianamen Square
posted by vwyatt on 12 August 2010 at 12:43
Tiananmen Square is massive, in fact if I'm not mistaken, its the biggest town square in the world! It is known now for the massacres of student protesters but its worth seeing for a lot of other reasons besides. The tomb of Mao is a highlight and is surrounded by striking 1950s communist architecture. Try to get there in the late afternoon or early evening when you can see the flag raising ceremonies.
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Central Beijing
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Summer Palace
posted by gcoldsmith on 12 August 2010 at 12:35
The Summer Palace is a short 15km drive from central Beijing but feels a million miles away. It is a UNESCO heritage site and has the most beautiful gardens. A highlight for me was the Kumming lake which you can sail on in a dragon boat. Inside the palace is a very fine collection of art and sculptures.
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www.summerpalace-china.com
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Forbidden City
posted by klaurenzi on 12 August 2010 at 12:28
This is absolutely the number 1 tourist destination in Beijing and you won't be the only person there to see it. If you can ignore the crowds then its an incredible sight. You can't actually go into the buildings in the complex but can peer in through the doors. The cherry blossoms are really beautiful and there are some fairly good souveneir stalls.
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behind Tianamen Square
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Hotel G
posted by DVC_Chris on 18 September 2009 at 23:25
If you are visiting Beijing and are looking for a centrally located boutique hotel that is economical while not cutting back on services, then the best recommendation I can give you is to visit the Hotel G. While the rooms are a bit small, the service level of the staff is exemplary, and do an amazing job to make your stay in their city great.
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A7 Worker's Stadium, Chaoyang District,
Beijing 100020, China
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