Five Classic Beijing Destinations
One of the options when riding the Trans-Siberian Express is to start the adventure in Beijing, China. This immense city (which is the size of Belgium) has roots deep in the past, having once served as the capital of Kublai Khan (grandson of Chinggis) who presided over the largest empire the world has ever seen. Today, Beijing is a glittering, modern city with skyscrapers, the latest fashion houses, and Mercedes Benz cars, juxtaposed with small alleys, traditional street life, bicycles, and motorbikes….