Beijing Romance
Capital of the Peoples' Republic of China and a centre of politics, culture and international relations, Beijing has attracted people from all parts of the world. Although till just a few years ago, itwas difficult to move around in the city after dark, it is not so today. With a large immigrant population and the youth being exposed to western ways of living, many options have opened tip to fulfil their demands. Now, there arc foreign-rheme bars, exotic bars, night-long discos, Peking Opera, acrobatic and puppet shows, among the many entertainment options.
Why Beijing
Beijing also offers a host of daily activities to indulge in. For those seeking thrill, ice-skating, flying kites and biking are some of the other good options. Evenings can be spent in one of the many night-clubs, art galleries and theatres that dot the city. Beijing's status as the food entre of the orient is also known to one and all. Beijing cuisine originated out of the royal courts and makes liberal use of strong flavoured roots and vegetables. The streets here are flooded with a number of eating joints and restaurants that serve some of the most delicious and mouth-watering Chinese cuisine. For those looking for something different, there are a number of upmarket restaurants most of which are attached to luxury hotels that serve authentic international cuisines. Wangfujing Market Street is the largest market in Beijing and caters to a wide variety of products. Liulichang Culture Street is the place where you can look for art products, antiques and rare books. Some of the products that you would certainly like to buy here are embroideries, cloisonne, jade carvings and chops (seals).
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