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In recent years, China has invested significant means in the development of Beijing. While some achievements such as the National Stadium is definitely worth visiting, should not be ignored and the landmarks that attract visitors for years.

 

“Bird’s Nest”

Beijing national stadium Bird's Nest during night

 

The innovative building “Bird’s Nest” represents the National Stadium, owes its name to its design, which resembles twigs. The building was completed in the first quarter of 2008 as part of the preparation for the Olympic Games.

 

Bird's Nest National Stadium in Beijing inside 1

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The stadium, which has a capacity of 80,000 seats were held the opening ceremonies and closing of the games and most athletics competitions.

 

Panjiayuan market

Panjiayuan market in Beijing antiques

 

You can find all sorts of things in this market – from trinkets to antique furniture and at reasonable cost. Here you will find typical Chinese goods such as Buddha statues and silk, as well as things like: jewelry, handicraft items and linens.

 

Panjiayuan market in Beijing buddha

 

Although the market is open every day, the best products can be found at the weekends.

 

Beihai Park

Beihai Park Beijing china

 

Once part of the Forbidden City, this green oasis covers an area of nearly 700 acres. It is 1000 years old and it is one of the oldest and best-preserved imperial gardens in China.

 

Beihai Park Beijing

 

Minsk tombs

The Ming Dynasty tombs  Minsk tombs animals made of stone

 

Located north of the city, the Imperial Tombs of the Ming Dynasty are an excellent destination for an afternoon walk outside the busy and noisy city.

 

Ming Tombs beijing

 

On both sides of the road that leads to the tombs there are willows and animals made of stone. There are 13 tombs opened for visitors but only one has been fully excavated.

 

Hutongs

Hutongs in China 2

 

Hutongs are ancient narrow streets in the shadow of traditional Chinese dwellings, which are threatened with extinction as constantly being destroyed in order to build more roads.

 

Hutongs in China

 

 

The best way for a person to touch the local life is taking bike and drive through the still preserved tangled streets or rode the rickshaw, driver of which may be your guide.

 

Beijing National Aquatics Center

Beijing National Aquatics Center

 

Known as the Water Cube, Beijing National Aquatics Center is distinguished by its membrane-like exterior that was built so that it resembles a molecule of water. There were held competitions in water sports during the Olympic Games in 2008.

 

Beijing National Aquatics Center during day

 

Peking Opera

Peking Opera

 

Peking Opera is a traditional Chinese theater that was born in the XVIII century (18)  in Imperial court.

 

Peking Opera scene

 

 

Performances combine many elements, including mime, music, song, dance and acrobatics. Contractors must first undergo years of hard training and apprenticeship before being admitted to the stage.

 

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