Beijing is not the city it once was. Whether that is a good thing or a bad thing depends entirely on your point of view. Well over a million people have been evicted from their homes to make way for the capital's astonishingly rapid development, but the result is a more sophisticated, more worldly and more tolerant city. Groundbreaking architecture, plush five star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants now rub shoulders with relics of the city's past, be they street hawkers, traditional neighborhoods or UNESCO World Heritage sights.
The best Peking duck in town
Since its opening just before the Olympics, Duck de Chine has certainly earned its stripes – and possibly even surpassed the Grand Hyatt's famous Made In China as the best Peking duck restaurant in Beijing....
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WiFi-friendly casual dining
This laid-back Western restaurant gets almost everything right – friendly service, tasty food, a great atmosphere and WiFi....
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Majestic views of a once Forbidden City
Jingshan Park is colourful in more ways than one....
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Relive Beijing's moment of glory
The athletes and the sponsors' tents may be a distant memory, but the Olympic Park remains one of the city's most iconic areas....
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A history of the Chinese society
Museum of the Chinese Revolution documents the political changes that have occurred in Chinese society....
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Housed in the former imposing American Citibank,
Built on the site of what was once the National City Bank of New York, the Beijing Police Museum displays over 1500 artifacts....
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A gallery with international reputation
Galerie Urs Meile has earned a reputation in Beijing for being one of the most attractive and professionally run galleries in the city....
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Fine contemporary art and photography
Founded by American Meg Maggio, Pekin Fine Arts exhibits many of China's most famous contemporary artists....
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A tongue-in-cheek boutique
In fact run by two long-term British expats, Plastered t-shirts boutique down the popular and funky Nanluoguxiang hutong produces T-shirts that capture the essence of life in Beijing perfectly....
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Trendy bar with in-house DJs
At Souk Mezzé & Shisha Bar, the opium divan chic offers the perfect place to laze in, or sit outside in the courtyard and graze your way contentedly through the menu of eastern-Mediterranean cuisine....
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Ski resort located not too far from Beijing
Nanshan Ski Village is a ski resort that is not too far from Beijing....
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Luxurious and tranquil spa near the Great Wall of China
Anantara Spa By The Great Wall is a luxurious and tranquil spa near the historic Great Wall of China....
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Popular amusement park with rides and other attractions
Beijing Huanle Gu (Happy Valley Amusement Park) is an amusement park with many rides and other attractions....
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Expert craftsperson Liu Ren demonstrates the art of paper cutting
Liu Ren Papercut House (Liu Ren Jianzhi Wu) provides demonstrations of the art of Chinese paper cutting....
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