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OVERVIEW
Beijing is a thriving metropolis, the capital of the People's Republic of
China as well as the political, economic, cultural and transportation hub of
this third largest nation. It's also a home to over 10 million Chinese people.
The
name of the city literally means "northern capital", and it's an
enormous expanse of land covering the area of 16,800 sq km. Visitors to Beijing
will find themselves in a totally different world as they look at the ever-changing landscapes
teeming with historical edifices which have stood testimony to the rise and fall of
Chinese dynasties. The city proudly boasts a fertile cultural milieu while
wholeheartedly embracing a burgeoning 21st century modern culture. There
are so many places to visit, so many dishes to sample and so many things to do
that you'll find one visit is never enough to savor the Beijing's
experience.
HISTORY
Beijing's history dates back to
500,000 years ago when the Peking men, the ancestors of modern Homo Sapiens,
still roamed over the area and lived in caves. Beijing has been an
inhabited city for more than 3,000 years, and survived through many devastations
and pillages. In consequence, this Chinese gem has emerged to be a strong and vibrant
city. Although in recent years Beijing appears to be adapting to the spirit of modernity, several
sights that reflect its inheritant glory as well as traditional festivals full of nostalgic
vitality can still be seen and appreciated.
CLIMATE
Beijing has a continental
monsoon climate with clear-cut four seasons. Spring is dry and windy
whereas Summer is hot and humid. Autumn provides a generous sunshine with
a pleasant weather whereas Winter is affected by freezing winds from Siberia.
ECONOMY
Beijing is an economic center of
China, and is rated second largest in value of is industrial production among
all Chinese cities. Its highly developed technology industry as well as
trade and tourism have
been vital to the region's economy.
This article is authored and copyrighted
by Royal Exclusive Travel
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