Beijing is the capital of China and one of the most populous cities in the world. The Chinese characters ‘北京‘ literally mean Northern Capital. It’s one of the oldest cities in the world, it is steeped in history and has a cool, modern side. Population: Approx 22 million Weather: Hot, dry summers and bitterly cold winters. Spring and Autumn are very short but a great time to visit. Popular food: Peking Duck, Jianbing, Zhajiangmian, Donkey burgers, Tanghulu, Meat buns. Best areas to explore: Gulou, Sanlitun, Andingmen, Qianmen/Dashilan, Liangmaqiao, Wudaokou, Wangjing, CBD, 798
