Ten reasons why Beijing rocks

Beijing is hot. Great people, great food and a cultural mix that has long been underestimated. No matter if you are just visiting short term or in it for the long run. I guarantee you will fall in love with the city and the people.

1. The center of power of a nation of 1.4 billion

2. The Great Wall of China

3. The cultural and educational center of China

4.	A melting pot of all Chinese minorities and perhaps nationals of all countries in the world

4. A melting pot of all Chinese minorities and perhaps nationals of all countries in the world (all embassies are in Beijing)

caterpillars

5. As a result of point 4, genuine food from all Chinese provinces and countries around the globe (pictured: fried caterpillars)

hutongs

6. Hutongs, hutongs, hutongs

7. An ancient but well preserved city

Mandarin Chinese

8. The cradle of standard Mandarin Chinese aka 普通话

9. The people

10. The Sinology Institute, haha