Valentine Vacation in Beijing

Love is felt to be that vital force which not only drives us in the journey of life but also adds fuel to it. Such a poignant sensation truly calls for recognition and perhaps the best way of doing it is by going for a Valentine Vacation to the incredible destination of Beijing. The capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing is also its cultural core.

Attractions of Beijing

• Constructed in the 15th century and restituted in the 18th century, the Forbidden City or Imperial Palace, spread along 250 acres and comprising nearly 9000 rooms, is the most cardinal historic site of Bejing.
  
• Tiananmen Square or Tiananmen Guangchang is famous for the historic event which took place in 1949 when Chairman Mao declared the formation of the People's Republic of China from a podium on the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Situated right in the centre of modern China, this historic plaza is well known as the site for mass meetings and parades.
  

• Marvel at the 3700 miles long Great Wall at Badaling or Badaling Chancheng which is the most democratic tourist spot of Beijing.
  
• Great Wall at Mutianyu is famous for JianKou, the unspoilt virgin portion of this great wall which stretches over gorgeous keeled mountain tops.
  
• Northeast of Beijing, almost on the edge of the mountains is The Great Wall of Simatai which is marked for still preserving the archetypal characteristics of the Ming dynasty Great Wall.
• Encompassing an area of 270 acres is the largest edifice for worship, the Temple Of Heaven or Tiantan which was constructed in 1420. It is believed that the Ming and Qing emperors prayed to Heaven for bountiful harvest at this famed religious site.
  
• To ring the oldest and biggest bell in the world, pay a visit to Big Bell Temple or Da Zhong Si which houses innumerable ornate bells in its museum.
  
• Consisting of multiple marquees, the Lama Temple or Yonghegong caters to the Mongolian-Tibetan yellow-sect and is the abode of a telling Buddha figure which is fifty-four foot in height and chipped out from a single piece of Tibetan wood.
• To experience the real essence of Beijing, make an interesting rickshaw tour of the 1000 years old Hutongs which consist of localities that are linked up by constricted, winding streets. This trip also includes an inspection of the Drum Tower, the Prince Gong's mansion and courtyard vicinities.
  
• For extensive panoramas of the Forbidden City, visit the peak point in Bejing, Jingshan Park which was created during the period of the Jin Dynasty.
  
• Stretching for over 168 acres and replete with restaurants, historical constructions and a lake, Beihai Park, the erstwhile abode of Kubla Khan, is today a landmark of the city.
  
• A fantastic illustration of the classical Chinese garden gasconading lotus ponds, extensive rock gardens and pavilions is Grand View Garden or Daguan Yuan which was built in 1984.

Other important attractions of Beijing include, the imperial Ming Tombs which are located immediately outside the city; Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, the sepulture of Chairman Mao; 798 Space, an art gallery; Jie Tai Temple; Back Lakes or Hou Hai which consists of the lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Oianhai; the Peking Opera which is renowned for its brilliant shows and many more.

For a lavish tour of Beijing, book your accommodation in any one of the following hotels which are noted for the unrivalled service and the premium facilities they offer. Century Golden Resources, Grand Hyatt Beijing, The Peninsula Palace Beijing, Tianlun Dynasty Hotel, Holiday Inn Temple of Heaven, Bamboo Garden Hotel, Marco Polo Xidan, Jianguo Hotel, Yanshan Hotel, Landmark Towers Beijing, Gloria Plaza Hotel, Intercontinental Financial Street, Crowne Plaza Park View are the premium hotels of this vibrant metropolis where you can spend some of the finest moments of your Valentine furlough. More on Valentine Vacation...