The Great Wall, symbolizing China's ancient civilization, is one of the world's most renowned projects. It is a distance of 75 kilometres northwest of Beijing. Its highest point at Badaling is some 800 metres above sea level. More>>

Lodging arrangement in Beijing is probably one of your greatest concerns in your Paralympic journey. There are international standard star-class hotels, local guesthouses in residential alleys, as well as some clean, economic apartments, hostels and folk cultural villages that are popular too. More>>

"Beijing cuisine" derives its uniqueness from the blending of many food cultures including local cuisine, Islamic cuisine, royal cuisine, feudal official cuisine etc. More>>

Beijing has more than a hundred large and middle-sized shopping complexes. Wangfujin Street, Qianmen Dashanlan and Xidang Commercial Street are the traditional shopping centers. More>>

Beijing's cultural life is rich and varied, with plenty of art performances and international exhibitions. The Peking Opera, famously known as the quintessence of the Chinese culture, has a history of over two hundred years. More>>

China is a country with religious freedom and respects every religion. Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Christianity are religions found in Beijing. More>>

Beijing is a transportation hub with a network of roads, railways and a major airport. More>>

Beijing has a warm and temperate climate, featuring four distinctive seasons with short spring and autumn and long winter and summer. More>>