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DESTINATION
IN ASIA
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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.
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Location
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: China, East Asia
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Visa
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: Myanmar Passport holders require visa which can be
obtained at the Embassy of China. For
other nationalities, please contact the Embassy for
more details.
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Time
Zone
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: GMT/ UTC +8
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When
to go
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: Spring (from February to April) and Autumn
(August to October) are the best seasons for
tourists.
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Currency
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: Renminbi Yuan (CNY) |
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Airport tax
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: Airport Tax (CNY90) is levied at the ticket.
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Languages
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: Mandarin is an official language and English
becomes second language in Beijing.
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Electricity
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: 220-240 V
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Must visit
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: The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace,
Tiananmen, Ming Tombs, Temple of Heaven
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