Brimming with legend, China’s political stalwart and capital is awash with 3000 years of vast imperial grandeur, from the Great Wall to the Forbidden City. Agglomerating with swathes of urban iridescence that earned its megacity status, Beijing’s booming commercial centres are but one part of a thick, multifaceted identity screaming of resilience. With gastronomic icons like Peking duck and cultural landmarks, including Tian’anmen Square, Beijing has plenty to savour.