Beijing, China

Beijing offers a vibrant mix of modernity and history, and as China’s capital for over 800 years, it’s also home to some of the finest remnants of the country’s imperial past. Its wealth of history includes the ancient, such as the Ming Tombs, a mausoleum of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty; Forbidden City, The Great Wall, originally built between 220 and 206 BC by the first Emperor of China, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony, as well as more recent relics like Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.  The city has several shopping districts offering a mind-boggling variety of goods. In addition to its traditional shopping districts, like Wangfujing Street and Qianmen Street, the lively outdoor markets should not be missed, though the Dirt Market offers the best experience as compared to the touristy Silk Market.

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