Dubbed as one of the world's largest cities, the Chinese capital Beijing enjoys the unique position of the country's most important political and cultural center for centuries. Known for his illustrious universities and glossy locks, towering stone walls and temples and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing is an integral part of China's past and present. And as such, is the metropolitan giant home to some of the nation's main attractions.
A trip to Beijing would be complete without a visit to the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) and Kubla Khan's Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan) and Gong Wang Fu Palace incomplete. The Lama Temple and the Old Summer Palace are also known as Yuanmingyuan also worth a visit in addition to the iconic Bird's Nest Stadium and the historic Tiananmen Square.
Another must-time in the hectic capital of China is Beijing Aquarium. Set within the gates of the sprawling Beijing zoo in a huge building of vibrant orange and blue ocean of the Beijing Aquarium distributed in 29th 7 hectares. Officially called the largest inland aquarium, it plays host to over 1,000 aquatic species and freshwater fish varieties. Separated into seven sections including the Aquarium of the Harbour Shark, Rainforest Adventure, Wonder of Coral Reefs and the rare Chinese sturgeon Hall next to the Touch Pool, Marine Theater and the whales and Globefish Hall.
The Rainforest Adventure is perfect for children and nature lovers, as it replicates the atmosphere of walking in an Amazon rainforest hinterland, including rivers, 22 tanks with more than 100 species of freshwater fish. The most popular inhabitants of this enclave are enormous salamanders, sea elephants and blood parrot fish.
The Wonder of Coral Reefs gives one the feeling that beneath the sea, with its overhead tunnels where fish and colorful inhabitants of the aquarium to swim overhead. For those who dare to Beijing Aquarium is also home to a shark blows Harbour spirit that offers interactive activities with these killers of the sea. Activities include shark-feeding dive trips as well as opportunities to dance with the sharks! Marine life aficionados were bad, if not unique in the venture Rare Chinese Sturgeon Hall, home of Chinese sturgeons in the Yangtze is, while whales and Globefish Hall unobstructed view offers on killer whales, sea lions and dolphins, their daily routine Grand Millennium Beijing is the ideal starting point for those looking for a luxury hotel in Beijing near the aquarium. Due to its convenient location the hotel offers easy access to all of the prominent city landmarks.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in the provision of a wide range of content and articles in connection with the travel-hospitality industry.
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