preface The Axis of Beijing The Palace Museum The summer Palace The Beijing Park yuanmingyuan The Fragrant Hill Park The Great Wall The Ming Tombs Hutong Siheyuan and the Former Residences of Celebrities The Area of Shichahai The Panjiayuan Antiques Market Traditional Shopping Streets Teahouses and Traditional Theatres Beijing-Flavoured Good Food Temples and Churches Changan Boulevard Olympic Venues National Centre for the Performing Arts The 798 Art Zone Bars Colleges & Universities Museums Beijing Capital International Airport