BEIJING: THE CENTRE OF POWER COMBINED WITH INCREDIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
Beijing is a wonderful city to explore due to its magnificent cultural heritage and political power over China, and increasingly the World.
Why Beijing feels like being in the Headmaster’s office
Beijing is one of the special cities of the World and was one of the early trips during my time living in Hong Kong in 1996/97. Its cultural heritage and history is magnificent and fascinating to immerse yourself in and needs a trip of at least a long weekend to enjoy. You do feel, however, like a school kid stepping into the headmaster’s office when in Beijing as you look around the room and wondering at the history and grandeur. Whilst also being conscious of the rule of power and consequences of stepping out of line!
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