Beijing Travel Guide
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Beijing OVERVIEW
This mesmerizing city has been the heart and soul of the nation's political, cultural, scientific and educational scene for hundreds of years, and as such, boasts an unrivaled wealth of discovery to intrigue visitors as they explore the ever-changing product of ancient past and staggering development. Cosmopolitan vitality, an overwhelming abundance of international class performances and the deafening city bustle are contrasted with quaint teahouses, ornamental temples, the mystery of the Forbidden City, and the monumentality of a superbly preserved section of the Great Wall. There's no end to savoring its charm. Beijing always leaves you with a profound appreciation for its well-groomed diversity and an insatiable appetite for more.