Beijing: Blending the ancient with the modern, the Chinese capital of Beijing is one of the most visited cities in the world. The Serviced Apartments Beijing offer a great base from which to explore it. At the top of almost everyone's list is the Forbidden City. The 250 acre palace complex incorporates over 9,000 rooms and the original building dates back to the 1400s, although it has been rebuilt many times. At the heart of Beijing you will find another defining symbol of the city, Tianamen Square where a ceremony is held at sunrise and sunset for the raising and lowering of the national flag. To the north of Beijing you'll find another palace, this time the Summer Palace, which is surrounded by 10 square miles of gardens. If shopping is your passion then make an early morning visit to one of the city's flea markets, such as Panjiayuan, where you'll find anything and everything for sale on the stalls.