| Its nearly 10 years since I went and from what I have heard the place is un recognisable. There's loads of tourist stuff to do in Beijing, all of which I'd recommend, The great wall (a day trip out) the forbidden city, the summer palace, Tiennamen Square, the Maosoleum. Also worth seeking out a good Peking duck restaurant if you are in Beijing. There was a night maret near where I was staying, which was good fun, and there were stalls selling dinner and beer for next to nothing.
As I said its been a long time. I did a 6 week backpacking trip on my own, and it was the hardest one I've ever done, the Chinese will be out to fleece you from the moment you land, and they aren't like the Thais who at least have a laugh with you while they do it.
If you have the cash and the time, go and se the terracotta warriors in Xian.
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