Cleanse your soul in the Palace of Heavenly Purity,

practice t'ai chi in Fragrant Hills Park, lose yourself in

amazement on top of the Great Wall. More welcoming

than ever, China's centuries-old seat of power bursts

with extraordinary experiences. Best of Beijing puts

the whole city in your pocket.

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Make planning a breeze with our accessible fold-out

map section and detailed itinerary suggestions

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Experience the forbidden using discerning coverage of

the city's famous sights and undiscovered treasures

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Dine in imperial style - from the crispiest Peking duck

to the most fiery baijiu , the cream of Beijing's sophisticated

eating and drinking scene

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Join in the action with the rundown on the finest kung fu

exhibitions, acrobatic performances and much more

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Repose in tranquillity - unwind your qi in China's most

chic hotels and guesthouses