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Beijing

北京

The imperial city, hutongs and the Great Wall carry Beijing's historic fabric, while national cultural institutions and a modern metropolis express its role as China's political and cultural center.

Capital planningMonumental architectureChinese food
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City day route · 1 day Palace courtyards, Jingshan and old-city water 故宫博物院 → 景山公园 → 什刹海

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Beijing Itinerary: Example Day Routes & Trip Planning

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