Beijing

Country:	China
Time Difference:	8 hour(s)
Flight time from UK:	10hrs
Visa required:	Yes
Currency:	Yuan
Health advice:	Hepatitis A and Typhoid : immunisation or tablets recommended. Malaria : immunisation or tablets recommended depending on the area visited. Yellow Fever : immunisation or tablets recommended depending on the area visited (not applicable if travelling direct from the UK).

As the capital of China and host to the Olympic Games, Beijing has attracted attention worldwide. Beijing has a population of 12.5 million and a history lasting more than 3,000 years, it was once imperial capital of five dynasties. Beijing is also known as a tourist city for its many places of interest, including the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China, Tianamen Square and modern structures. Beijing Capital International Airport is located 18 miles northeast of the city and has connections to more than 110 cities worldwide.