Beijing Travel Guide
Beijing, also known as Peking, is the capital of China and the political, educational, cultural and military center of the country. It is a metropolis that exhilarates and intimidates, stimulates and irritates in equal measure, with its glittering skyscrapers, mysterious Forbidden City, vast Tiananmen Square, mazy hutongs, as well as the tranquil and splendid Summer Palace.
Beijing is one of the Eight Great Ancient Capitals of China. It was firstly founded as a capital of China during the Yuan Dynasty in the thirteenth century. Then the capital was moved to Nanjing after the extinction of the Yuan court. However, the emperor Zhu Di returned the capital to Beijing. Beijing is a vast and symmetrical metropolis, which remains the basic outline of the Imperial City with a clear north-south and many streets forming a grid.
Beijing is one of the most developed cities in China. The brash modernity of Beijing is a surprise to a lot of visitors, especially the foreigners. Welcome to Beijing China to see this vivid and dynamic city with your own eyes.
Travel Facts about Beijing
- English Name: Beijing, Peking
- Chinese Name: 北京
- Chinese Pinyin: běi jīng
- Abbreviation: Jing (京 in Chinese)
- Location: Northern China (39°54′50″N 116°23′30″E)
- Population: 17.4 million people with 5.4 million non-permanent residents
- Area: 16410.54 square kilometers
- Language: Beijing Dialect, on which Mandarin Chinese is based on
Getting to and around Beijing
As the capital of China, Beijing boasts an extensive and efficient transportation network. It is straightforward to get to and around Beijing for travelers. City of Beijing is enclosed by five ring roads, with nine expressways in the four directions, eleven national highways, and several railways lines.
Things to Do in Beijing
Sightseeing Dinning Shopping Nightlife
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