Brano in the streets of Beijing

Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China, has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for over 800 years from the Yuan Dynasty and is still firmly retained in a strict grip of communist social order. Today's soaring modern architecture and upgraded infrastructure are juxtaposed with grandiose socialist municipal buildings, broad boulevards and ring roads. Beyond the modernity, Beijing is blessed with myriad historic tourism attractions, including the fast-disappearing hutong lanes.