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Beijing is cleaning up its act for the upcoming Olympics - a fact both positive and negative for visitors. On one hand, the city looks safer and brighter, but on the other, authentic elements of the urban landscape (like the hutong, long, winding alleys connecting some neighborhoods) are being wiped out in favor of what someone deems to be more tourist-friendly attractions. Still, Beijing is fascinating and filled with more cultural points of interest than almost any other city I've ever more...

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Exploring \| Food and Restaurants \| Sightseeing Beijing Wonderful despite the pollution and burning nostrils by donna l from DC Yes, your eyes will burn and your nose will run, but once you get past the overwhelming pollution you're in for a treat. Beijing is embracing the 21st century with glass towers... More
Exploring Beijing Pretend to be a local: Hutong and Campai by goscott from NY Such an interesting city. Thousands of years of history and yet bursting with modern energy. Some people (especially younger folks) speak english but not all that many. So what?... More
Markets Beijing Beijing review by rmituni2006 from Australia Before the official cleanup for the Olympics, Beijing was a quiet urban city with a distinct local culture and great night markets, with lots of backstreets to explore - although... More
Architecture \| Art \| Cultural History \| Food and Restaurants \| Gardens \| History \| Museums Beijing Beijing by bopapa from DC We were in Beijing in Sept. '06 and it is enormous and spectacular - Great Wall (stupefying, and beautiful scenery along the way too) - Forbidden City (too grand to really take... More
Political History \| Historic Travelers \| Cuisine \| Nightlife Beijing Beijing by elizglee from PA 1 cheer Gigantic, crowded, sweltering, enriching… I’m basically at a loss for words when it comes to Beijing, but I’ll do my best. This is a city unlike anything I’ve ever seen (but I... More

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