Wednesday, 9 October 2013


I’m Alexia, I am from Beijing, North of China. Beijing is the capital of China and one of the most populous cities in the world. The population as of 2012 was 20,693,000. It is the second largest city in China and is the nation's political, cultural and educational centre. Over the past 3,000 years. The name Beijing, which means "Northern Capital" was applied to the city in 1403 during the Ming Dynasty to distinguish the city from Nanjing (the "Sourthern Capital") Being capital of the People's Republic of China, it is the nation's political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication centre.



Whether you plan to buy curios and tourist souvenirs with traditional Chinese flavour, or you are keen on seeking quality products from world famous brands, the most famous and popular shopping destinations are the Yenta and Gumbo Shopping Malls, Xian Street and streets near Tiananmen Square such as the Wangfujing.

Traditional performances such as the Beijing Opera, for the stranger who wishes to become acquainted with the city, a stroll along Hangman Street to Tiananmen Square is highly recommended.
 

It is thought that Beijing roast duck, like the tradition of roast turkey in America, owes its origin to the roast goose that is still popular in Europe on festive occasions. Westerners like Marco Polo brought certain European customs to China and may have introduced the concept of roasting poultry to their Chinese hosts during the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368).

The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometres (5,500 miles) from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years,


 

 

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