Belt and Road journalists discover Beijing's past, present and future

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A team of former ambassadors, Chinese cultural researchers and journalists are touring the best that Beijing has to offer to learn more about the city's past, present and future. This is part of a special event jointly organized by China Radio International Online and the Information Office of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality.

These opinion leaders are attending the 2^nd 'Explore Beijing for Guests from Countries along the Belt and Road ' event which kicked off today in the Chinese capital and will last until September 8.

Over the next few days, the VIP journalist team from Russia, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Israel, Britain, Pakistan and Vietnam, will experience the history and culture of the Chinese capital, witness how the city has developed, and explore its exciting future.

The team set off from the city's southern axis point, and is visiting historical sites such as the Yongdingmen City Gate Tower, the Palace Museum, more popularly known as the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park imperial park, and the Temple of the Earth.

They'll also be shown the rapid progress China is making in the field of artificial intelligence, by visiting Beijing's Internet+ Innovation and Startup Demonstration Area, and given the chance to sample Beijing's local cuisine and watch a traditional Chinese opera performance.