Visit Classic China
Beijing, China’s modern capital, is a microcosm of the country’s fascinating contradictions and an excellent place to begin your exploration of China’s wealth of history, scenery and sights. The lofty modernist spread of Tiananmen Square, with its monolithic monuments to Communist glory, faces that most imperial of sights, the Forbidden City, and the crowds and bustle of the city fade away in the serene spaces of the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. Amongst the traditional ‘hutongs’, narrow busy backstreets, smoky temples evoke a more traditional side to Chinese life, and the hectic melees of flea markets and shopping districts offer an atmospheric chance to immerse yourself into this rich and complex society. With such a wealth of experiences to enjoy, we recommend every visitor spend time enough in Beijing to drink in the amazing sights and sounds of China's ancient capital..