Beijing

The government wants Beijing to be recognized as a modern world capital modern enough for foreign investment, so it can host the Olympics. Change are made everywhere: in clothes; traffic -the European-brand automobiles jam the streets; electronics items; construction. The main attraction is the famous portrait of Mao Zedong looks over this city's shoulder. Also visit the Gobi Desert dust, which is glued to everything with diesel exhaust which shows the city has a fairly modern shine. Dont miss the glimmer of an ancient, lacquered temple or a traditional jadeite bracelet. It's the machine made gleam of chrome and glass that will be surprised one.