Beijing is located in northern China, close to Tianjin Municipality and
partially surrounded by Hebei Province. The city covers an area of
more than 16,410 square kilometers (6336 square miles) and has a
population of 14.93 million people. Beijing is at its best in late spring
and autumn, particularly during the months of May, September, and
October when people can enjoy bright sunshine and blue skies.
As the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing is the
nation's political, economic, cultural and educational center as well
as being China's most important center for international trade and
communications. It has been the heart and soul of politics and
society throughout its long history and consequently there is an
unparalleled wealth of discovery to delight and intrigue travelers as
they explore Beijing's ancient past and enjoy its exciting modern
development.
How can one city boast so many phenomenal places? Beijing's long
and illustrious history started some 500,000 years ago. It is here that
the ancestors of modern Homo sapiens, Peking men, lived in caves.
Records show that Beijing has been an inhabited city for more than
three thousand years and has endured invasions by warlords and
foreign powers, devastating fires, the rise and fall of powerful
imperial dynasties and has emerged each time as a strong and
vibrant city. For more than 800 years, Beijing was a capital city -
from the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368) to the Ming (1368 - 1644) and
Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties. Thirty-four emperors have lived and
ruled the nation in Beijing and it has been an important trading city
from its earliest days.
Although Beijing now is modern, fashionable and full of 21st Century
vitality, you can experience authentic Beijing life and become
acquainted with 'old Beijing' by exploring its many teahouses, temple
fairs, Beijing's Hutong and Courtyard and enjoy the Peking Opera.
Add any or all of these to your Beijing tour and you will leave with a
feeling of special appreciation in your heart for this ancient city that
has truly seen it all and tells its story with matchless grace, charm
and vigor.
With the biggest central square in the world - Tian'anmen Square,
the Forbidden City that is the largest and best-preserved imperial
palace complex, a superbly preserved section of the Great Wall, as
well as the largest sacrificial complex in the world - the Temple of
Heaven, Beijing attracts both domestic and foreign visitors who all
come wonder at its century-old history and unique cultural relics.
Dwelling too much on the historical past of Beijing may give tourists
the false impression that it is a little more than an ancient city in style
but this is definitely not so! Strolling around Beijing, you'll find it has
much in common with any other great metropolis elsewhere in
today's world. There are towering skyscrapers; busy shopping malls
and an endless stream of traffic that makes the city the much the
same as others. However, although you will find multinational chains
with their own brands on offer, nowhere else on earth will you find
such a variety of gourmet Chinese restaurants offering the very best
of the eight different styles of Chinese cuisine as well as western
style dishes. Modern hotels abound, each offering the highest
standards of service and convenience.
After a day's exploration of the city, nighttime can hold other
surprises for you. These can vary from traditional performances
such as the Beijing Opera, acrobatics and martial arts to modern
ones including concerts, ballroom dancing, pubs and clubs. Each
and every one has its enchantment for the tourist. No description of
our capital city is complete without mention of the friendly people
who throng the streets. Everywhere you will encounter smiling faces
and a welcome, especially from the children who love to say 'Hello!'
All these things add up to make your visit a true cultural experience
of a lifetime.
No words can adequately express all the charm of Beijing, therefore
the only way to appreciate it fully is to experience by yourself. In
2008 Beijing will host the Olympic Games. The city will take this
opportunity to show the world something so special that everyone is
sure to be awestruck by Beijing's latest accomplishments combined
with its ancient history
partially surrounded by Hebei Province. The city covers an area of
more than 16,410 square kilometers (6336 square miles) and has a
population of 14.93 million people. Beijing is at its best in late spring
and autumn, particularly during the months of May, September, and
October when people can enjoy bright sunshine and blue skies.
As the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing is the
nation's political, economic, cultural and educational center as well
as being China's most important center for international trade and
communications. It has been the heart and soul of politics and
society throughout its long history and consequently there is an
unparalleled wealth of discovery to delight and intrigue travelers as
they explore Beijing's ancient past and enjoy its exciting modern
development.
How can one city boast so many phenomenal places? Beijing's long
and illustrious history started some 500,000 years ago. It is here that
the ancestors of modern Homo sapiens, Peking men, lived in caves.
Records show that Beijing has been an inhabited city for more than
three thousand years and has endured invasions by warlords and
foreign powers, devastating fires, the rise and fall of powerful
imperial dynasties and has emerged each time as a strong and
vibrant city. For more than 800 years, Beijing was a capital city -
from the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368) to the Ming (1368 - 1644) and
Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties. Thirty-four emperors have lived and
ruled the nation in Beijing and it has been an important trading city
from its earliest days.
Although Beijing now is modern, fashionable and full of 21st Century
vitality, you can experience authentic Beijing life and become
acquainted with 'old Beijing' by exploring its many teahouses, temple
fairs, Beijing's Hutong and Courtyard and enjoy the Peking Opera.
Add any or all of these to your Beijing tour and you will leave with a
feeling of special appreciation in your heart for this ancient city that
has truly seen it all and tells its story with matchless grace, charm
and vigor.
With the biggest central square in the world - Tian'anmen Square,
the Forbidden City that is the largest and best-preserved imperial
palace complex, a superbly preserved section of the Great Wall, as
well as the largest sacrificial complex in the world - the Temple of
Heaven, Beijing attracts both domestic and foreign visitors who all
come wonder at its century-old history and unique cultural relics.
Dwelling too much on the historical past of Beijing may give tourists
the false impression that it is a little more than an ancient city in style
but this is definitely not so! Strolling around Beijing, you'll find it has
much in common with any other great metropolis elsewhere in
today's world. There are towering skyscrapers; busy shopping malls
and an endless stream of traffic that makes the city the much the
same as others. However, although you will find multinational chains
with their own brands on offer, nowhere else on earth will you find
such a variety of gourmet Chinese restaurants offering the very best
of the eight different styles of Chinese cuisine as well as western
style dishes. Modern hotels abound, each offering the highest
standards of service and convenience.
After a day's exploration of the city, nighttime can hold other
surprises for you. These can vary from traditional performances
such as the Beijing Opera, acrobatics and martial arts to modern
ones including concerts, ballroom dancing, pubs and clubs. Each
and every one has its enchantment for the tourist. No description of
our capital city is complete without mention of the friendly people
who throng the streets. Everywhere you will encounter smiling faces
and a welcome, especially from the children who love to say 'Hello!'
All these things add up to make your visit a true cultural experience
of a lifetime.
No words can adequately express all the charm of Beijing, therefore
the only way to appreciate it fully is to experience by yourself. In
2008 Beijing will host the Olympic Games. The city will take this
opportunity to show the world something so special that everyone is
sure to be awestruck by Beijing's latest accomplishments combined
with its ancient history
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