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Beijing Travel

Chinese Pinyin: Běi jīng
Location: North China
Area: 168,000 sq. km
Population 14 million
Languages Mandarin
  Beijing Facts

Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China is the nation's political, cultural, scientific and educational heart as well as a key transportation hub. Beijing has served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and architectural/scenic beauty. Beijing's travel industry has forged forward after China's economic reforms in 1978, and the city is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Beijing became the focus of world attention in 2008 when it hosted the Olympics. The games were a symbol of both China’s progress and China’s tradition with high-class and eye-catching facilities and spectacular ceremonies. People from all around the world were welcomed to travel to Beijing under the slogan “One World, One Dream”. For more information see Beijing Travel Guide.

Beijing Hot Tours

Beijing Top 4 Attractions

  • 1 Badaling Great Wall: The Badaling section of the Great Wall is located more than 70 kilometers northwest of the center of Beijing City, more than 1000 meters above sea level.
  • 1 Forbidden City: The Forbidden city, situated exactly in the heart of the municipality, was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
  • 1 Summer Palace: The Summer Palace, the emperors' magnificent garden retreat, is located in the northwest of Beijing City.
  • 1 Temple of Heaven: The Temple of Heaven in the city center is the most holy of Beijing’s imperial temples.

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