Places to Visit in 2009: Beijing, China
Beijing is heart of China, It is it’s capital in every sense of word. After Olympics, It has once again regained it’s top position in place to visit list of many tourists.
Beijing is situated at 40 degrees north latitude and 116 degrees east longitude. It lies at approximately the same latitude as Philadelphia in the U.S. and Madrid in Spain. It is 43 meters above sea level and 183 kilometers from the sea. Beijing covers an area of 16,800 square kilometer, 38% of it is flat land and 62% mountains. Surrounded by the Yanshan Mountains on the west, north and east, Beijing stands on the alluvial plain of the Yongding River and faces the Bohai Sea.
Beijing has a continental climate. Annual rainfall averages nearly 700 millimeters; most of it comes in July and August. Winter is dry and cold. The frost-free period is 185 days. The best time to visit Beijing is May, September and October, when people enjoy bright sunny sky.
In order to see it all, you should spare at least 6 or more days. Be prepared to spend upward of $200 per person per day once you land in china till your departure. Based on information gathered from friends and some Internet searches, I have planned following plan to fully enjoy Beijing, China.
Day 1: The Great Wall and The Ming Tombs
Visit the Badaling section of The Great Wall that is the most famous of all because it is well preserved and restored to fullest glory. It climbs up and down, twists and turns along the high mountain ridges. A real treat to watch and experience.
The Ming Tombs are located 50 miles northwest of Beijing in the Tianshou Mountains. They are the burial grounds for thirteen of sixteen Ming Emperors(15th and 16th Century AD.
They covers over 40 acres, You can reach there via the “Sacred Way”.
The day would cost you around $100 per person with cost of transport and lunch included. come back to your hotel in the evening and take a good rest.
Day 2: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace
On day 2, wake up early and get to Tian’anmen Square to avoid tourist rush and see the place in its full beauty and purity. Tian’anmen Square is the largest urban square in the world, covering 440,000 square meters.
After you have visited the Square, you can reach The Forbidden City by just crossing the Chang An Avenue. The Forbidden City was home to great Chinese emperors for more than 500 years.
Save some time to visit Summer Palaces also known as imperial gardens.
More Pictures of Summer Place here. The day would cost you around $80 per person with cost of transport and lunch included.
Day 3: Hutong and Temple of Heaven
Hutong is nothing more than a few narrow streets across ancient city of Beijing. The views are just awesome.
After lunch pay a visit to Temple of Heaven which is a great example of Ming architecture.
Day 4: Beijing Zoo and Yonghe Lama Temple
Beijing Zoo, located to the west of Beijing City (2km west of XiZhiMen subway station), next to the Beijing Exhibition Hall, has both rare Chinese animals, such as the Giant Panda and the Golden Monkey, and also a strong selection from around the world – from Polar Bears to Kangaroos.
Save the evening for a visit to Yonghe Lama Temple very beautiful and peaceful place.
Day 5: More Hutong… Can’t Get Enough!
Day 6: Beijing Night Life
Beijing has a varied nightlife scene, This Travel Blog will hopefully give you some idea.
So..What are you waiting for…. Grab your passport and hop up a plane to Beijing… A week of great pleasures is waiting for you…
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Wed, Oct 15, 2008
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