Do You Know How to Buy Chinese Tea?

Chinese tea was the most purchased commodity among foreign visitors to Beijing in 2012, according to the 2013 Beijing Tourism Green Paper published July 9 by the Social Sciences Academic Press of China.

A survey of 4,800 foreign tourists' purchases found that nearly 40 percent of respondents bought Chinese tea while visiting Beijing. The next most popular items were silk products (25.8 percent), handicrafts (22.6 percent), cigarettes (21.8 percent), Chinese herbal healthcare products (20.2 percent) and pottery and porcelain wares (13 percent). The survey, conducted by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development between April and June 2012, was developed to shed light on foreign consumption habits in Beijing.

European and American respondents said they were most interested in products like Chinese tea, silk, painting and calligraphy works , while Asian respondents were more likely to have purchased Chinese herbal healthcare products.

The survey also found that the average per-capita expenditure among respondents was US$1,047, with an average length of stay of 4.23 days. Shopping accounted for one-fourth of respondents' total expenditures and was ranked as the second-most costly expense of respondents' trips, after long distance travel.

The green paper also found that 47 percent of respondents were young people between the ages of 25 and 44, an indication that travelers to Beijing may be skewing younger.

Impressive 5 Day Package Tour in Beijing

It was really a worthy tour to know about this mysterious city systemically. I have stayed in Shanghai, China for a long times, but no time to wander in Beijing which is the capital of China and explore its history and culture. Under the opportunity of long holiday, I made the decision to have an in-depth tour in this world famous city extremely. I booked the 5 days Beijing tour package online. No matter which day among the 5 days, it was impressive and workable. Fortunately, I got the well-service so that I have very satisfied Beijing tour except the little crowded.

Beijing Capital Airport

First day and last day were the most free for me, just the airport transfers. So I had enough free time to enjoy some heard attractive places and spots, excluded in the tour package. The most interesting was I tried some terrible snacks in Wangfujing Street, and I believed rare Chinese people would like to taste them. Also, I tasted some featured Beijing local snacks, they are very big different with our foods, a few of which were so hard to accept for me.

Badaling Great Wall

During the 5 days, I visited most of the imperial places in Beijing built in Ming and Qing Dynasties such as Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, etc. It is said that each performs its own functions. They had one same feature that they are all so large and magnificent, and they demonstrated the glory of the ancient Beijing and the luxurious life of Chinese emperors. Which let me shocked during the tour was the Badaling Great Wall. Although it was crowded, the Badaling Great Wall attracted large number of tourists to enjoy its magnificent scenery and grand project. It is said that the Great Wall at Badaling is the first opened section to public. In order to protect it, the government spent much money to maintain it every year. I always have a doubt about the Great Wall that how they built this fantastic project without any modern machinery in that time. May be it is the reason why it was listed into the World Wonders.
Ended this tour package, I found Mutianyu Great Wall is less crowded than Badaling portion, so if I have time, I would visited Mutianyu portion in the future time. In general, it was the satisfied experience as my first tour in China. Thanks you very much.

Resource: http://www.beijinglandscapes.com/beijing-travel-blog/5-days-impressive-tour-beijing.html

Beijing Tours Make You Have a Good Holiday

If you take a China Tour, the first destination will be the capital city Beijing! Beijing tours always the great pick for tourists who are first time to China! Of course no matter you are the first time or have been to Beijing for several times, it will always rise you up with unique culture and charming scenery!

Beijing is an ancient capital city with a long history, Beijing has much to offer! The attractions in Beijing are second to none in China, with famous tourist spots of various types, historical, cultural, scenic and modern. Are you willing to know a time-honored and developed city of China? Come to enjoy a Beijing travel!

For tours in Beijing the top sites are the great wall sections. There are eight sections of the Great Wall around Beijing: Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling, Simatai., Juyongguan, Huanghuacheng, Jiankou, and Gubeikou. Most of the sections of the Great Wall are well-preserved and mainly the remains from the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). All the eight sections of the Great Wall in Beijing have their own unique features. Jiankou great wall is the hotspot for photographers, if you are interested in taking photos, it will be a great choice!

It takes time to appreciate all the attractions in Beijing, but if you just have a few days in Beijing, you can see the ten top attractions which represent Beijing best! The top ten attractions in Beijing are Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Hutong, Olympic Stadiums and Peking Opera. In that way, you can say that you have experienced Beijing City.

The numerous royal buildings with long history endow Beijing with incomparable charm of ancient Beijing, but to know Beijing better, you are not only requested to know its past but also its present and future. There are many modern buildings and sites show the modern charm of this ancient city, such as Olympic Stadiums - Bird Nest and Water Cube which are the new landmark of Beijing, National Grand Theater, Beijing Financial Street, new CCTV Tower, Central Business District (CBD), Xidan Commercial Street, and so on!

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Hotel Listing-Beijing

Fit for a queen

Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, has orchestrated an extravaganza for Mother's Day to make every mom feel like a queen. Mothers dining in Cafe Cha will be treated to a pampering 20-minute head and shoulder massage in the hotel garden by CHI, The Spa therapists. Mothers could also go for an elegant brunch at S.T.A.Y. Restaurant. Brunch is available on May 13 from 11 am to 4 pm.

010-6841-2211 Ext 6572.

Dining in stitches

Exciting news for German speaking friends! Crowne Plaza Beijing Park View Wuzhou hotel will invite famous German Comedy group for a two-day show at the Garden Club House. The hotel's chef will also prepare a delicious white asparagus set dinner, complete with authentic German wine and beer. 528 yuan per head, including set dinner, three glasses of German wine or beer, and free flow of soft drinks. 6:30-11 pm, May 17 & 18.

010-8498-2288.

Grainy delights

In celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, the Ritz-Carlton, Beijing has crafted a variety of rice dumpling delights with traditional and authentic recipes by Chef Ku. Diners could also choose to create their own variety of rice dumplings. From June 1 to 31.

010-5908-8888.

Father's Day brunch

Celebrate Father's Day with Sunday brunch at the Westin Beijing Chaoyang. Themed "Wild West", diners could indulge in a wide array of great food and wine. 11 am-3:30 pm, June 17, level two of the hotel.

010-5922-888.

Mama mia

Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel is ready to roll out the red carpet for Mother's Day with a champagne brunch of fine Italian cuisine. The healthy brunch is held at BLD Restaurant on Sunday, May 13 from 11:30 am-3 pm. The sumptuous fare includes organic food, caviar, a wide selection of seafood, Champagne risotto and desserts.

010-5863-8888.