The capital and largest city of the People's Republic of China.
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Beijng Capital International Airport with asthma
We're considering taking a flight in August that connects in Beijing. One of us has mild asthma (usually well controlled) and other health problems that could get worse if the asthma is aggravated.
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Beijing shopping / tourism on Sunday
I just booked a ticket with a stop in Beijing. On my way back I will arrive in Beijing at 11:30 (Sunday), but my flight to UK is scheduled at 1:30 (Monday), more or less 14 hours. So I was thinking ...
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Flag raising ceremony in Beijing
On a daily basis, there is a flag raising ceremony on the Tiananmen Square in Beijing after sunrise. I am considering to go there in May, which means that the ceremony would start at around 5AM.
The ...
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Where in Beijing or Hong Kong can I buy good jade jewelry? How will I know it's the real thing?
I will be traveling to Beijing and Hong Kong in April. I would like to buy some jade jewelry as souvenirs but do not want to take a chance of dealing with fraudulent sellers.
Can you tell me where in ...
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How should I start to plan a journey from Moscow to Beijing by train?
I have a ton of questions, but I don't even know where to start. To those of you who have done the journey, what is a good starting point for planning?
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Sim Card with data plan in China?
I'm traveling to Beijing for a short trip (4 days), and don't want to be without my phone or pay ATT roaming. I have an unlocked, international compatible phone.
What kind of options are available in ...
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Is it possible to change from an Air New Zealand flight to a BA flight in Bejing without going through customs
My father is flying from NZ to the UK via Beijing. He arrives on an Air New Zealand flight at terminal 3E and departs on a BA flight also from Terminal 3E a few hours latter.
Will he need to go ...
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Vaccinations for Beijing
I'm travelling to Beijing on the 3rd of september.
Although China does not require any mandatory vaccinations to visit, It is recommended that I recieve a Hepatitis A vaccination.
I have less than 2 ...
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Transit visa in Chinese airports?
I'm hoping to get a flight which requires me to be in China for 28 hours before the connecting flight out. I'm happy to sit in transit if I have to. However, I've read one site that said 12 hours is ...
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What part of Great Wall of China is easier to visit, starting from Peking?
I'm interested in visiting the Great Wall of China, but don't want to face many tourists during my trip.
Are there such parts of it?
Are visitors allowed to walk on it?
