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Best time to visit
30 things to do in Beijing
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Tulip Blossoms
The Beijing International Flower Port is a unique kingdom of beauty in the Chinese capital
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Plum Blossoms
When the long, dreary winter days finally give way, don't miss the chance to see Beijing adorned with stunning pink plum blossoms
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Peking Duck
Discover this Chinese north-eastern special dish, famous for its thin, crispy skin
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Skiing and Snowboarding
China's ski resorts are unfairly underestimated by the outside world
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Qingming Festival (Taqing Festival)
Immerse yourself into a strange combination of sadness and happiness
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Chinese New Year
The biggest holiday of the year will astonish you with colorful parades and delicious food
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The Forbidden City
Visit the world's largest wooden building complex
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Temple Fairs
Experience the traditional Spring Festival at temple fairs in Beijing
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Tanghulu (Bingtanghulu)
The taste of Tanghulu and loud street cries of street vendors revive childhood memories in the minds of old Beijingers
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Red Leaves Festival at Fragrant Hill
Vivid maple colors make the mountain seem on fire
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Lotus Market
A summer escape for viewing lotus, eating Chinese foods, watching folk performances, and enjoying night clubs
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Happy Ice and Snow Season at Bird's Nest
The Ice and Snow Season at Bird's Nest brings a winter wonderland to Beijing
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Birdwatching
With its distinctive seasons, diverse terrains, and various plants, Beijing is home to different bird species
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Summer Palace (Yíhé Yuán)
The largest existing imperial garden in China will take you back to the royal luxurious yet cosy life
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Ginkgo Avenues Autumn Colors
Beijing is colored in a yellow palette by ginkgo trees in autumn
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Outdoor Ice Skating
Lakes in Beijing turn into natural outdoor ice rinks in winter
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Temple of Heaven
The largest ancient sacrificial complex in China
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Frozen Waterfalls in Taoyuan Xiangu
Large humanmade waterfalls attract ice climbing fans every winter
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Prince Gong's Mansion
Beijing's largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty princely mansion
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Hot Pot
This dish was born in the north where people fight the cold with a hot broth
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Dumplings
This dish has been popular in China since time immemorial
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Double Seventh Festival (Qixi)
The Chinese equivalent of Valentine's Day falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month
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Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang)
The combination of the ninth day and the ninth month brings good luck, and the chrysanthemum is a symbol of that day
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Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival
On that day people worship dragon hoping for good harvest and rains
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Wintersweet in Bloom
The flower with a similar name and similar appearance to plum is not real plum