Instant Alert: Welcome to Beijing, the new billionaire capital of the world

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Welcome to Beijing, the new billionaire capital of the world by Talia Avakian on Feb 29, 2016, 2:17 PM Beijing was recently found to have the world's highest concentration of billionaires.  The results came from Hurun, a Shanghai-based firm that releases annual rankings and research about the world's richest people. With a total of 100 billionaires this year, Beijing is now the next destination for the ultra-wealthy. With stunning ancient temples, gourmet restaurants, and high-end craft cocktail establishments, the city has plenty to offer visitors and locals alike. SEE ALSO: 17 photos that show why the Bahamas are so popular with the 1% DON'T FORGET: Follow Business Insider's lifestyle page on Facebook! Beijing offers an eclectic mix of new and old. At Tiananmen Square, which is one of the world's largest public squares, visitors can get a glimpse of 1950s Soviet-style buildings, the gates of the Forbidden City, and incredible views of the city.   Beijing's Forbidden City is the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, and covers a total of 178 acres. The Forbidden City includes 90 palaces and courtyards, 980 buildings, and 8,704 rooms that once housed emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. One of the best views over the Forbidden City can be admired from Jingshan Park. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011