Beijing, one of China’s four ancient capitals, is the political, educational, and cultural center of the People’s Republic of China.

    Originally settled in 473 BC, the city has a long and compelling past involving numerous dynasties. Here is where the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty established a capital in the late 13th century, building many of the city’s first hutong neighborhoods.

    From 1425 to 1650, Beijing is believed to have been the largest city in the world. Beijing has served as the stage for countless critical moments in China’s history, and physical reminders of the city’s history are visible everywhere.

    Today, Beijing offers some of the best modern facilities for business and leisure in the world. China’s rapidly expanding art and music scene has also made its home here, adding a new element to Beijing’s fast paced lifestyle.

    Coupled with the city’s historic landmarks and districts, Beijing truly has something to offer everyone.The long history leaves Beijing precious cultural treasure. Winding for several kilometers in Beijing area, the Great Wall is the only man-made structure that could been seen in the space. The Summer Palace is a classic composition of ancient royal gardens, and the Forbidden City is the largest royal palaces in the world. Tiantan is where the emperor used to fete their ancestors, and also the soul of Chinese ancient constructions. The four sites above has been confirmed world cultural heritage by UNESCO.In addition,the best representatives for Beijing are the vanishing Hutongs and square courtyards. Through hundreds of years, they have become symbol of Beijing's life. Tian'anmen square being still brilliant today with cloverleaf junctions and skyscrapers everywhere, the old-timey scene and modern culture are combined to present a brand new visage of Beijing.

    However,the mentioned tourist attractions are not all about Beijing.The tourist attractions of this city are plenty and rich in history.It is said that If you can see only one city in China, it should be Beijing, because many of the capital's "bests" are also China's "bests.

    As Beijing has been confirmed home city of Olympics 2008, the spirit of "green Olympics, scientific Olympics and humanized Olympic" will surely bring more and more changes to Beijing, promote the development of sports and Olympics in China as well as in the world, and strengthen the friendly communications between Chinese and foreign people.

    Start here,you will never feel regreted.All these things in the city add up to truly make your visit a cultural experience of a lifetime.