Beijing

Beijing Travel Guide

Beijing's historic, cultural, and political preeminence dates back nearly six centuries. Yet, in spite of devastating urban renewal, modern Beijing continues to convey an imperial grandeur. New temples to communism—the Great Hall of the People, Chairman Mao's Mausoleum—convey the monumental power that still resides within the city's secret courtyards. More »

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