Imperial heritage, the memory of the creators of the revolution and modern trends in architecture – this is the current Beijing. The Forbidden City is located at arm’s length from the mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the Egg, an opera house built in a futuristic style. By some miracle, local authorities find a place for the construction of skyscrapers and parks. And they do this by preserving hutuns – old alleys and classic Chinese buildings.
It’s always noisy in crowded Beijing, so it’s pointless to plan a relaxing holiday when visiting this city. However, on weekdays you can enjoy relative silence in the temple complexes or in the bosom of nature. For a megalopolis, there are quite a lot of green areas, and extensive in area.