Beijing is the birthplace of Chinese Civilization and one of the six ancient capital cities in China. During the last 3000 years it served as a capital for several dynasties.

Beijing, a municipality directly under the Central Government is the capital of the Peoples Republic of China and the countrys political, economic, cultural and transportation center as well as a famous historic city.  Geographically located in the northwest part of the North China Plain, and covering an area of 16,800 square km. 

Beijing is the second largest city in China with a population of more than 11 million. It has a semi-humid continental climate in the warm temperate zone. With an annual average temperature of 12 degrees Centigrade and rainfall of 641 millimeters, Beijing is neither cold in winter nor very hot in summer. The best seasons in Beijing are Spring and Autumn. Beijing is indeed an ideal place to visit all round the year. 

Beijing is the political center of China where the Partys Central Committee, the State Council, ministries and commissions under the government, and more than 140 foreign embassies are located. It is also an international exchange center. 

Beijing is an economic center of China Being one of the biggest industrial bases in China, Beijings industrial production is the second largest in value among all Chinese cities. An industrial system with iron and steel, coal, machinery, chemical and petroleum, textiles, electronics and other industries as its mainstays has already taken shape. Beijings arts and crafts are famous for their long history, great variety, and superb workmanship. The most    popular ones among them are cloisonne, ivory carving,  jadeware, carved lacquer ware, snuff bottles, silk flowers and Beijings embroidery etc.

As the countrys center of culture, education, science and technology Beijing has more than forty state scientific research institutions, over thirty universities and the greatest number of professional and technical personnel.

Beijing is an ancient city with a long cultural history. The four feudal dynasties--Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing had all set up their capital here. Thats why it became a most concentrated place of the countrys scenic spots and historical sites.

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               Temple Of Heaven

                                    Summer Palace

                                       Forbidden City

                                   The Great Wall

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