How to experience Beijing

1. What is a popular way to get around Beijing?

A) Flying carpet
B) Dog sled
C) Subway
D) Rickshaw only

2. The Forbidden City was once the home of:

A) Chinese Emperors
B) Mayan Priests
C) British Royalty
D) Popes

3. What is the name of Beijing's famous roast duck dish?

A) Peking Duck
B) Beijing Chicken
C) Tianjin Turkey
D) Shanghai Goose

4. Which of these is NOT a must-see historical site in Beijing?

A) Summer Palace
B) Great Wall
C) Eiffel Tower
D) Temple of Heaven

5. The traditional residential alleyways in Beijing are called:

A) Streets
B) Avenues
C) Hutongs
D) Boulevards

6. What type of art is typically performed at the Peking Opera?

A) Hip-Hop Dance
B) Ballet
C) Modern Art Installation
D) Chinese Opera

7. What is jianbing?

A) A popular street food crepe
B) A religious ceremony
C) A martial art
D) A type of noodle

8. What is the currency used in Beijing?

A) Yen
B) Euros
C) Renminbi (RMB)
D) Dollars

9. Which of these is a popular park in Beijing?

A) Hyde Park
B) Central Park
C) Yosemite National Park
D) Beihai Park

10. What is the official language spoken in Beijing?

A) Spanish
B) Cantonese
C) English
D) Mandarin Chinese

11. What is a Siheyuan?

A) A brand of car
B) A type of tea
C) A style of clothing
D) A traditional courtyard house

12. What is generally considered polite to do when offered tea in China?

A) Spill some on the table
B) Accept it with both hands
C) Decline it immediately
D) Ask for coffee instead

13. Where can you find many electronic goods in Beijing?

A) The Great Wall
B) The Forbidden City
C) Temple of Heaven
D) Zhongguancun

14. What is the best time of year to visit Beijing for comfortable weather?

A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Monsoon Season
D) Spring or Autumn

15. What is a common activity in the parks in the morning?

A) Skiing
B) Mountain climbing
C) Surfing
D) Tai Chi

16. Which airport serves Beijing?

A) Shanghai Pudong International Airport
B) Tokyo Narita International Airport
C) Hong Kong International Airport
D) Beijing Capital International Airport

17. What kind of art objects are often sold at the Panjiayuan Antique Market?

A) Fresh produce
B) Modern furniture
C) Antiques and curios
D) Automobiles

18. What is 'Baijiu'?

A) A brand of clothing
B) A strong Chinese liquor
C) A martial art form
D) A type of soup

19. What can you see at the 798 Art District?

A) Wildlife exhibits
B) Contemporary art galleries
C) Ancient temples
D) Historical artifacts

20. What is a common form of payment in Beijing?

A) Mobile payment apps (Alipay/WeChat Pay)
B) Bartering
C) Gold coins
D) Checks

21. What is a popular activity at the Summer Palace?

A) Attending a rock concert
B) Boating on Kunming Lake
C) Skiing down mountains
D) Swimming in the ocean

22. What should you be aware of when visiting crowded tourist sites?

A) Free lemonade stands
B) Pickpockets
C) Friendly stray dogs
D) Unicorn sightings

23. What is the primary purpose of the Temple of Heaven?

A) Imperial religious rituals
B) Public swimming pool
C) Commercial trading
D) Military training

24. Which of these sites requires a significant amount of walking?

A) The Water Cube
B) The Beijing subway
C) The Great Wall
D) A small tea shop

25. What is one thing you should learn a few phrases of before visiting?

A) Klingon
B) Swahili
C) Basic Mandarin
D) Latin

26. What is 'Huo Guo'?

A) Sushi
B) Pizza
C) Hot pot
D) Tacos

27. What kind of bargaining is common in many markets?

A) Silent auctions
B) Haggling
C) Voting
D) Paying full price

28. When is the National Day of China celebrated?

A) December 25th
B) July 4th
C) January 1st
D) October 1st

29. What is something you can find in Wangfujing Snack Street?

A) Appliance stores
B) Various Chinese snacks
C) Car dealerships
D) Bookstores

30. Which sport was prominent at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

A) Underwater basket weaving
B) Curling
C) Gymnastics
D) Cricket

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