Destinations
Of the Month
Beijing is a world-famous city for its long history and
splendid culture. Located in the northeastern corner of
China, Beijing had been the Capital of four Dynasties
before the founding of PRC and also the heart and soul of
politics and society. It's Great Wall, splendid palaces,
beautiful gardens, old temples, a considerable variety of
exhibitions and museums show its glorious history and
civilization.
With preparations for the 2008 Olympics well
under way, old hutongs (valleys) and buildings are being
demolished, new buildings are going up, small things are
giving way to big things and big things are giving way to
even bigger things.
| Location |
:
China, East Asia |
| Visa |
:
Myanmar Passport holders require visa which can be
obtained at the Embassy of China. For
other nationalities, please contact the Embassy for
more details. |
| Time Zone |
:
GMT/ UTC +8 |
| When to go
|
: Spring
(from February to April) and Autumn (August to
October) are the best seasons for
tourists. |
|
Currency |
:
Renminbi Yuan (CNY) |
| Airport Tax |
:
Airport Tax (CNY90) is levied at the ticket. |
| Language |
:
Mandarin is an official language and English becomes
second language in Beijing. |
| Electricity |
:
220-240 V |
| Must visit |
:
The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace,
Tian’anmen, Ming Tombs, Temple of Heaven |
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