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Images of Beijing

China's economical, political and commercial centre is a big, brash, busy city. It is different to many other Asian cities in that tourism doesn't overrun its heart and soul. It is far less commercialised and even at the city's best-known landmarks the number of locals outweighs the tourists. It is a city steeped in history and has been the Chinese capital since 1421. It is also a city bearing hundreds of cranes as it gears up for the biggest show on earth which rolls into town this August.

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In the guide

A Day in Beijing...
Our perfect day in Beijing with the help of a bicycle so you fit in with the locals.
Neighbourhood Watch
A breakdown of some of the Chinese capital's most intriguing districts.
Don't Miss
After visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City find out what else should you not miss.
Cheap Eats
Discover what night market sells cooked frog legs and other such niceties.
and much more...

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