Beijing or Peking is a time honored city that finds its name mentioned very importantly in the history of China and this legendary town is still the cultural and educational capital of China, the economic being Shanghai. Beijing the capital of China is the second biggest town next to Shanghai and it is one of the world’s highly populous city with over 15 million inhabitants.Once a conservational city, today Beijing has opened up lot more to cater to the needs of global tourists. Currently hosting Summer Olympic Games, Beijing is the cynosure of the world and all attention is turned towards this one of the fastest growing city. Beijing is well connected to other parts of the world by many International flights and there are lots of rail and road network crisscrossing the city. Late spring or autumn are the best times to plan a trip to this beautiful city, which has a enthralling yellow wind in spring season! You can enjoy blue skies as well as the bright sunshine in the flamboyant city, with the option of cherishing the snowy sights, skiing in regions of Beihai and then quickly having a steaming hot-pot which could double the joy of the trip!As a tourist beware of the chilly winters and better get woolen clothes, jackets and garments to keep you warm enough to enjoy the trip, and visit a flurry of phenomenal spots in the city! This historic city has many extravagant palaces, traditional magnificent temples, breathtaking gigantic walls and temples; almost all these structures are as old as the 8th eight century and an interesting story associated with each of these monuments can be traced back to history.