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Beijing's cultural scene is rich and colorful and consists of all kinds of performances and international shows and exhibitions. Peking opera, attributed as the quintessence of Chinese culture, has been around for more than 200 years. Its gallant costumes, melodious singing style and transforming face-painting impress its audience profoundly. The well-known Chang'an Grand Theater, Huguang Assembly Hall, Laoshe Teahouse and China National Opera House stage traditional opera performances regularly. Beijing has vibrant nightlife too and bars streets at Houhai and Sanlitun are among the favorite nightspots.
Quadrangle courtyard is the main residential architecture of the old Beijing. The narrow alleys formed between the walls of these courtyards buildings are the famous old Beijing Hutong (alleys). The Shishahai Alley tour is a special treat where tourists are transported on tricycles equipped with ding-donging wind-bells, and traveling down the winding alleys and passing by those enchanting courtyards will truly let you experience the charm of old Beijing.
For further information, please visit the corresponding column on the official website of the Beijing Tourism Administration.
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Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic
