Destination beijing

The city that proudly displayed its culture and tradition in the recently concluded Olympics is the city situated in the most populous country in the world i.e. China. This is the city of Beijing, a place of rich culture and heritage. A city of neatly ordered design accentuated by sporadic authoritarian statements, Beijing still stumps first-time visitors who arrive expecting a ragged tableau of communist China, only to be bowled over by its modernity and immensity and struck by Beijing’s optimistic verve and sheer commercial vibrancy. The colossal flyovers and multilane boulevards heave with two million cars as the must-have commodity – once a TV or washing machine – is now a VW Passat or a Buick. Yet ample pockets of historical charm survive, especially along Beijing’s characteristic culture, the maze of narrow alleys that shelters the city’s delightful courtyard architecture. The city has also managed to sustain an epic grandeur from its Imperial days, laying claim to some of China’s superlative sights, including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven Park and the Summer Palace. It is a must see destination for any tourist.