Metro map of Beijing

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Detailed maps of Beijing

More to see in Beijing

Beijing never stops attracting tourists with its unique historical monuments. Holiday-makers are always offered to participate in numerous fascinating tours and extensive cultural programs. Here everyone can choose the entertainment to fit one’s taste. Temple of Heaven is one of the most remarkable architectural ensembles. The temple was erected more than five centuries ago. The roof of the temple is decorated with unusual sky-blue tiles. They make the name of the temple sound even more symbolic. Suburban areas of Beijing also have many notable places, such as "Valley of the Kings". 30 rulers of the Ming Dynasty are buried in this valley. The entrance to the burial has been strictly forbidden until recent time. Only specially selected persons had a chance to see the grave of the legendary emperors. Today this place of interest is very popular among visitors. Gugong Palace in Beijing is one more remarkable architectural structure besides the Great Wall. It was built in the beginning of the 15th century, and remained the residence of the Chinese rulers for many years. The palace is a large-scale architectural complex that consists of a main building and several auxiliary buildings. The territory of the palace also remained closed for a long time, so this sight had another interesting name - the Forbidden City. When it comes to describing the modern city, its main and best known symbol is Tiananmen Square - the largest square in the world, which can accommodate more than … Read further

Our travel guides to Beijing

Traditions and mentality of Beijing

The inhabitants of the city are very sensitive to the problem of education. Scientists and teachers are highly respected here, and bookstores are among most visited commercial facilities in the country. Native people also show rather relaxed attitude to the look and items in their wardrobes. A tourist wearing an extravagant outfit on a street of Beijing can cause jokes and public outrage, so it’s better to … Open

Travel guide to Beijing

The park near the palace is 294 hectares large. An interesting fact - almost three quarters of its territory is covered with water. It is situated on the north-west of Beijing near the West Mountains, approximately 15 kilometres away from the city centre. Since 1998 that place has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. In addition to the sights that have been mentioned above, Beijing is full of … Open

Review of luxury hotels

Magnificent building of Sunworld Dynasty Hotel is located in the heart of Beijing. The spacious hall of the hotel is simply spectacular – a state-of-art glass roof covers a marvelous atrium at the height of 22 metres. Inside, travellers will find elevators with glass walls, a fountain, ancient statues of Greek Palladium and Roman amphitheater, a European bar and a scene. Having entered the hotel, everyone will feel … Open

Beijing for children - what to visit

A visit to World Park in Beijing will be not only interesting, but also educational. This is an amazing park of miniature copies of various landmarks from all over the world. Magnificent Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Tower Bridge and other famous sights can be seen in a small plot of land. Various gastronomic and entertainment events are not rare at the park, so travellers can not only observe the miniatures, but also get … Open

Stylish hotels

It is hard to find a hotel that would be equal to luxurious Hotel Kunlun in terms of design and style. Only best materials, expensive sorts of wood and marble were used in decoration of the hotel. Some public areas feature mosaic floors. Numerous glass decorations only make the design more stylish and up-to-date. Beautiful garlands, chandeliers and lamps of unusual shape can be seen throughout the hotel. Some spaces … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

One of the most popular markets in Beijing is Yabaolu. At this huge market you can buy everything from clothing and footwear to electronics and unique souvenirs. Yabaolu is located close to the center of Beijing, it houses three large buildings. There is a huge selection of cafes and restaurants in its close vicinity, so you can always relax and refresh yourself after shopping. A large number of fur salons is an … Open