So from the topic of cycling I was brought to
Beijing! Did you know that there are about a billion bicycles in the
world, and that over half of them are from China?! That’s probably where that
song ‘9 million bicycles in Beijing’ from Katie Melua came from, although '9
million' might be a bit of an exaggeration!
So here's a little information on the city of
Beijing!
I discovered that
Beijing is capital of the People's Republic of China, and it is the nation's
political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and
communication centre! (deep breath!) . It’s located in northern China, near the
port city of Tianjin and it’s partially surrounded by Hebei Province. It’s also
one of the most important transportation centres of China and most popular way
of entering the country.
Beijing is one of the six ancient cities in
China, has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long
history and as a result there is a wealth of discovery to intrigue travellers
as they explore the city's ancient past and exciting modern development. It has
become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with about
140 million Chinese tourists and 4.4 million international visitors in a year.
One of the most famous
things about China is the Great Wall, which can be seen form space, and goes
through Beijing.
You haven’t been to
Beijing if you haven’t watched a Peking opera, and it’s one of the most
important aspects of Chinese culture. Peking opera is a combination of
songs, dialogues, fighting, acrobatics, and more. Even if you don’t enjoy
it,you can’t deny that it’s one “unique” show.
When you order in restaurants, don’t expect to receive a dish
just enough for yourself because food in Beijing is served family
style and meant to be shared! More food in my book is always a plus!
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