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Beijing, China's extraordinary capital, is a must-see destination on any trip to The Red Dragon of Asia. Visitors can expect dazzling modern architecture, world-class cultural spectacles, and thousands of international restaurants.
There are six UNESCO World Heritage Sites packed into this vibrant city, including the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, the 13 Tombs of the Ming Dynasty, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, and Zhoukoudian caves archaeological site.
Visitors to Beijing will also find Tiananmen Square, the Great Hall of the People, Tiananmen Tower, and a bevy of other must-see monuments. The lavender fields of Caijiawa, night scene of Jinbao Street, and traditional performing arts of the Peking Opera are also bucket list worthy.
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