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Beijing, the capital of China, has established its cultural and political center status for its long history and authority. Despite the past tramp revolution and present face-lifting renovation, intricacies of the Chinese traditional original charm still can be felt via a little patient exploration.
- Air quality: ★★★☆☆
- Foreigner-friendly degree: ★★★★★
- Public security degree: ★★★★☆
- Hygienic degree: ★★★★☆
- Traffic jam degree: ★★★★★
- Internationalization level: ★★★★★
- Consumption level: ★★★★★
- Language: Mandarin
- Best traveling season: Sep. Oct.
- Tourist resources: historic relics, culture, cityscape
- Airport to downtown: 30 km
- Demographics: Han (95.69%), Manchu (1.84%), Hui (1.74%)
- Key words: imperial, prosperous, capital, Pecking duck, Beijing opera, cold, Hutongs, food.
Local Delicacies: Peking Roast Duck (Beijing Kaoya 北京烤鸭), Instant-Boiled Mutton (Shuan Yang Rou 涮羊肉), Fried Crisp Chicken (Xiang Su Ji 香酥鸡), Baked Sweet Potato (Kao Bai Shu 烤白薯), Twist of Dough (Mahua 麻花), New Year Cake (Nian Gao 年糕), Wonton (Hun Dun 馄饨), Focal Circle Cake (Jiao Quan 焦圈), Soybean Flour Cake (Dou Mian Gao 豆面糕) and other local snacks.
Local Specialities: Beijing Preserved Fruit (Beijing Guo Fu 北京果脯), Beijing Royal Jelly (Feng Wang Jing 北京蜂王精), Beijing Autumn Cream (Qiu Li Gao 北京秋梨膏), Fuling Cake (Fu Ling Jia Bing 茯苓夹饼), Liubiju Pickles (Liubiju Jiangcai 六必居酱菜), Beijing Cloth Shoes (Beijing Bu Xie 北京布鞋), Beijing Lacquer Engraving (Beijing Diaoqi 北京雕漆), Cloisonne (Jing Tai Lan 景泰蓝), Mentougou Walnut Seed (Mentougou Da He Tao 门头沟大核桃), Beijing Roast Duck (Beijing Kaoya 北京烤鸭), Wangzhihe Preserved Bean Curd (Wangzhihe Fu Ru 王致和腐乳).
- 火警 Fire Alarm
- 119
- 报警服务台 Police Service Center
- 110
- 医疗急救台 First Aid
- 120/999
- 查号台 Information Directory Desk
- 114
- 全天气象信息查询电话 Meteorological Information Inquiry
- 12121
- 报时台 Timing Radio Station
- 12117
- 道路交通报警台 Road Traffic Alarm
- 122
- 首都机场自动查询电话 Beijing Airport Auto Inquiry Tel.
- 010-64541100
- 北京旅游咨询电话 Beijing Travel Phone
- 010- 65130828/12301
- 铁路信息查询热线 Railway Info Service
- 952586
- 汽车援救电话 Automobile Rescue Service
- 010-63489198
- 北京国际SOS救援中心诊所 Beijing International SOS
- 010- 64629112
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