Hutong area of Dong Cheng

Beijing Delights

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November 5th 2012
A definite must mention is:- if you stay at a hotel near the airport do not expect a taxi driver to take you to the airport. The line up of taxis are unbelievable, they must have to wait for hours to get a fare. So we were forced to hire what is called a "black taxi" which is a private car. Feel free to try to bargain for a reasonable fare,we got one that was prepared to go there for ¥40 instead ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more