Beijing is a city of imperial grandeur and rapid innovation, where ancient hutongs wind past gleaming skyscrapers. Practice your Chinese while walking the Great Wall and exploring 3,000 years of history.
Essential Chinese: 机场 jīchǎng (jee-chahng) = airport, 酒店 jiǔdiàn (jyoh-dyen) = hotel, 火车站 huǒchē zhàn (hwoh-chuh jahn) = train station, 地铁 dìtiě (dee-tyeh) = subway, 出口 chūkǒu (choo-koh) = exit