So, you just arrive Beijing through Air China and begin your Beijing tours. What are you expecting? An old city of ancient architectures or a modern city full of skyscrapers?
The first thing coming into your view shall be the Beijing Capital International Airport. Probably you will find yourself located in Terminal 3 which is the international port of the airport. In fact, Beijing Airport has already become one of the world’s busiest airports in the past decade. Coming to this point, you might agree without any doubt-it is definitely a very busy airport. However, it is busy but under good discipline-everything is in good order.
Beijing Capital International Airport
All right, you just go through China customs and get your luggage done. It is time to go to Beijing city. For going to Beijing from airport, you can either use the underground service which will cost you 25 RMB or take a taxi directly. And now you arrive at the centre of Beijing.
In fact, the traditional area of this city seems to disappear step by step. However, the ancient architectures remain a lot; for example, the famous Hutongs-Shichahai, Nanlouguxiang, etc. The truth is Hutong has already become one of the images of Beijing. As a place of local residents to live, you can always take a little walk around these areas and explore how residents live their lives. If you can speak Chinese (which is really hard), you can often have a little chat with the local residents and feel the friendly neighbour atmosphere.
Hutong
Actually coming to Beijing, there are some places called “must-see”; for instance, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, etc. Coming to these attractions, it is sure you will find the unique beauties of these attractions and have a fresh taste of Chinese culture. However, these are the attractions developed for tourists. They are becoming more and more commercialized.
Maybe you can just take a little walk around “normal” places which referred as non-tourism areas. You will find yourself located in rather modern blocks. Just like any typical modern city, most Beijing streets are quite modernized. However, you will also experience some old zones such as Hutongs by accident. From these Hutongs, you will actually have a very clear view of modern buildings. Hutongs are located in the middle of modern buildings which makes a unique scene.
Beijing Modern Street
At night, you might have a taste on Beijing’s sweet night. In fact, it often gives you a unique feeling-a combination of peace and excitement. Nightclubs and bars are filled with happy night birds. At the same time, you can always find some local Beijing residents playing chess or just sitting on the chairs to relax.
That is the Beijing impression you might have. It is a combination of traditon and modernization, Chinese and western, peace and excitement. Come and start your Beijing Tours to have your own Beijing impression.
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