Beijing, one of the four Great Ancient Capitals of China, is a metropolis in every sense of the word. It has a great history and is at the same time on tip of the 21st century as a hip and happening city. Destination Beijing shows you, in 300 pages of gorgeous photography and quotes, the greatest treasures of the centre of Chinese art and culture. From ancient monuments as the Tiananmen, the Temple of Heaven, Beihai Park, the University and other palaces, temples and gates, to the newest districts and buildings. We visit the National Stadium (built for the 2008 Olympic Games), the Beijing Financial Street and the 798 Art Zone, which mixes old and new styles of architecture. Take a walk with us through one of the most mysterious, intriguing and flat-out cool places on earth!