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BEIJING’S POPULAR PEKING DUCK DISH — PRIZED
FOR ITS CRISP SKIN — HAS BEEN GRACING DINING
TABLES SINCE THE IMPERIAL ERA.
DID YOU
KNOW?
“Setting foot in Beijing’s
historic places, such as the
Forbidden City and the
Great Wall, is an enriching
experience. It’s like going
back in time without leaving
the present.”
BEIJING
SIEM REAP
RhoderickN.
Araneta
College professor
Kristine
Esperacion
Business news writer
Feast on Peking roast duck and Sichuan
fried pork and dumplings at Dawanju
Restaurant in Dongcheng District.
For
the Great Wall, the Juyong Guan Pass is
the way to go. It is less crowded than the
other parts but still has an amazing view
(entrance RMB40-45).
If you’re looking
for an entertaining evening, don’t miss the
Beijing Acrobat Show at Chaoyang Theatre.
Book online or buy tickets at the lobby from
RMB200-500.
AREA CODE
+86 (10)
TOUCHDOWN
BEIJING
CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GET TO
TOWN
TAXI, BUS, SUBWAY
international
trip journal
“It’s a city of contrasts.
During the day, the
architecture and history of
the temple ruins will amaze
you. At night, the busy Pub
Street will greet you with
bright, neon lights.”
Approach street hawkers and spend
US$3 for a full meal of stir-fried rice
with toppings of your choice, coconut-
based or fried food, and fruit shakes.
Do not miss Phare (US$18 per
head) for two hours of live music using
traditional instruments and storytelling
with breathtaking circus acts!
Khmer
Cuisine Bed & Breakfast rents you bikes
for US$2.
AREA CODE
+855 (63)
TOUCHDOWN
SIEM
REAP-ANGKOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
GET TO TOWN
TAXI, VAN FOR HIRE (US$7-
10), TUK-TUK (US$5), HOTEL SHUTTLE
