Yet it’s known as much for modern architecture as its ancient sites such as the grand Forbidden City complex, the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Nearby, the massive Tiananmen Square pedestrian plaza is the site of the National Museum of China, displaying a vast collection of cultural relics.
Beijing is an enormous municipality abundant in history, culture, beautiful landscapes, and fine cuisine.
One of the oldest and largest cities in the world, Beijing boasts a fascinating mixture of old and new, from ancient imperial palaces to modern skyscrapers, providing one-of-a-kind insight into Chinese culture and daily life that you can't get anywhere else.
As the cultural and political capital of the country, Beijing is an essential part of all China tour itineraries.
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★★ Wangfujing
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Featuring major malls and shopping streets, Wangfujing is the most popular shopping area in Beijing as it is in the city center near Tiananmen Square. The Oriental Plaza mall is the top spot here and there is also good opportunity for buying souvenirs and eating at food stalls.
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★★ Sanlitun
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Sanlitun is known for its fashionable dining and nightlife scene. Upscale Chinese restaurants serve crispy roast duck, global bistros and pastry cafes offer European fare, and tiny shops sell noodles and stewed pork buns to revelers spilling out of the area’s karaoke bars, cocktail lounges and raucous dance clubs. The massive Taikoo Li mall is home to international chain stores and contemporary outdoor sculptures.
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★★ Solana Mall
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SOLANA is located on the northwest lake shore of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Its European-style buildings constitutes an exotic commercial town.
SOLANA officially opened in December 2008, is the most unique and exclusive Lifestyle Shopping Park in Beijing.
After 11 years of persistence and accumulation, nearly 500 brands have been brought together. SOLANA has become a fashionable shopping mall in Beijing, also a popular entertainment and leisure destination, and a dining center that gathers world cuisine.
The upgraded SOLANA will be dedicated to high-quality families and fashion elites, creating a better shopping environment and a richer brand portfolio to meet more consumer choices.
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★★ China World Summit Wing
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A luxurious new sanctuary perched high above the bustling hub of Beijing's Central Business District, China World Summit Wing’s location in Beijing's prestigious address, the China World Trade Center complex, makes the hotel an ideal base for both business and leisure.
The city's monumental attractions, such as the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are within a 15-minute drive.
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0:00 Intro
1:03 Wangfujing Shopping Street
18:00 Sanlitun Taikoo Li
34:34 Sanlitun SOHO
41:51 Solana Mall
1:11:11 China World Summit Wing
1:20:29 Inside the mall
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