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Shopping around the Hwa Hotel |
| Xidan, starting at the intersection of Xidan North Street and West Chang'an Street, is one of the major shopping streets in Beijing, a venue comparable to Wangfujing. Wangfujing however is a pedestrian street, while buses and cars can cut through Xidan¨Dalbeit not very fast with so many shoppers. |
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Author: Jason Jia |
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Posted Date: Mar 3, 2008 |
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Shopping at Xidan |
| Xidan, starting at the intersection of Xidan North Street and West Chang'an Street, is one of the major shopping streets in Beijing, a venue comparable to Wangfujing. Wangfujing however is a pedestrian street, while buses and cars can cut through Xidan¨Dalbeit not very fast with so many shoppers. |
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Author: Jason Jia |
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Posted Date: Feb 20, 2008 |
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A Walk around Beijing Guangxi Hotel |
| Beijing Guangxi Hotel is a 4-star hotel located at No. 26, Huaweili, Panjiayuan, Beijing. The exterior of the hotel was designed to resemble the Elephant Trunk Hill in Guilin, a place known for its beautiful sceneries. The hill looks like an elephant drinking water with its long trunk.
A walk around Guangxi Hotel will have you visit the Panjiayuan Collection Market, Beijing Antique City, and Tianya Antique City. Actually, this area is a collector¡¯s paradise where one can buy antiques and handicrafts, and experience the depth of the Chinese culture. Even if you do not buy anything, do not miss the chance of visiting these places. |
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Author: Jason Jia |
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Posted Date: Feb 20, 2008 |
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Walk along the Ming City Wall |
| The Ming City Wall Site Park is located in the central part of Beijing, ranging from Chongwenmen (or Chongwen Gate) in the west to the Southeastern Corner Tower at Dongbianmen in the east. The park covers an area of 15.5 hectares, with 3.3 hectares occupied by the city wall and the Southeastern Corner Tower, and 12.2 hectares of greenery patches. This article will bring you visit the 1.5-kilometer long city wall relics of the Ming Dynasty, and bring about the highlights and knowledge about this historical site. This trip starts from the Chongwenmen subway station, and ends at the Jianguomen subway station. You will be on foot at least for 30 minutes, but certainly a number of attractive scenes will catch your eye and drag your legs. Be sure to take a digital camera with you. |
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Author: Jason Jia |
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Posted Date: Feb 19, 2008 |
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A Stroll from Avic Hotel |
| If Tiananmen and the Forbidden City form the very center of Beijing, the Central Business District (CBD for short) is the capital's business downtown. Unlike the tourist spots, which give you a glimpse of Beijing's past, the CBD reflects Beijing's present. |
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Author: Jason Jia |
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Posted Date: Feb 18, 2008 |
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Walk around Beijing International Hotel |
| Located on Jianguomennei Avenue in the CBD (Central Business District) of Beijing, Beijing International Hotel is a modern 5-star hotel. The area surrounding the Beijing International Hotel offers travelers a good view of Beijing's modernized look, as well as some of the remnants of the Chinese capital's past. This walk takes you around the Beijing International Hotel to give you a feel for Beijing today. |
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Author: Jason Jia |
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Posted Date: Feb 17, 2008 |
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A Walk Steeped in Chinese Patriotic History |
| Wentianxiang Memorial Hall is a must-see venue for whoever wants to learn more about the country, its culture, and its people. |
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Author: David Cheng |
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Posted Date: Feb 1, 2008 |
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From the Emperors' Sacred Altar to the Lamas' Holy Site: |
| Tourists in Beijing rarely failed to visit the Earth Altar and the Yonghegong lamasery, two renowned historical sites which date back from hundreds of years ago. Both easy-to-reach landmarks, they receive a large number of visitors each day. Follow us on this trail to unique sightseeing opportunities. |
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Author: David Cheng |
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Posted Date: Jan 31, 2008 |
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