New Beijing: New Destinations for International Visitors
Beijing has a long history as the ancient capital of China during the six dynasties, with a history of more than 3,000 years as a city and more than 860 years as a capital. Beijing has the charm of outstanding people and a beautiful land, where China’s splendid culture and art are gathered, leaving behind numerous famous historical sites and cultural landscapes.
On 27th July 2024, the “Beijing Central Axis -A Masterpiece of Chinese Ideal Capital Order” was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, becoming the 8th World Heritage site of Beijing.
In addition, Beijing has seven other World Heritage Sites, including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, the Yuanmingyuan Garden, the Ming Tombs, and the Zhoukoudian Ruins.
Beijing is also the centre of China’s international communication, a modern cosmopolitan city that is open, tolerant and hospitable.
“It is not a bad idea to have friends come from afar,” Beijing upholds the oriental way of etiquette and welcomes friends from all over the world. There is the intertwining of the ancient and the modern, and the collision of history and modernity, from the oldest historical buildings to the most trendy modern neighbourhoods; from the quiet and relaxing residences of celebrities to the theatres of performances; from the Chinese medicine halls with refreshing medicinal aroma to the winter Olympic venues with boiling blood.
You are welcome to come to Beijing ,feel Beijing, enjoy Beijing and immerse yourself in the unique charm Beijing culture and tourism.
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