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Beijing is a great city—literally, "The Great City." Famous Tiananmen Square is big enough to hold one million people, while the historic Forbidden City is home to thousands of imperial rooms. And Beijing is still growing. The capital has witnessed the emergence of more and higher rising towers, new restaurants and see-and-be-seen nightclubs. But at the same time, the city has managed to retain its very individual charm. The small tea houses in the backyards, the traditional fabric shops, the old temples and the noisy street restaurants make this city special.

Facts

Population 17 Million
Currency 1 Yuan = 10 Jiao
Opening hours Businesses are generally open from Monday to Friday, 9.00 until 18.00.
Many shops are also open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Website www.beijingpage.com
www.chinaonline.com
www.bjta.gov.cn
Newspapers Beijing This Month
City Weekend
Beijing Review
China Daily
Emergency numbers Ambulance: 120
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Tourist information Xuanwu Bureau
Address: 3 Hufang Road
Tel: +86 (0)10 6351 0018
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