Beijing

Capital of China

Beijing

Beijing, a historic city with a history of three thousand years and over eight hundred years as its capital, is the cultural and political center of China. It is not only a symbol of the Chinese nation, but also a modern international city that blends ancient civilization with modern technology. As a world-renowned ancient capital, Beijing carries profound cultural heritage and historical inheritance.

Beijing, abbreviated as "Jing", is the capital, municipality directly under the central government, national central city, and mega city of the People's Republic of China. It is designated by the State Council as the political center, cultural center, international communication center, and scientific and technological innovation center of China.

  • The Forbidden City

    Most first-time visitors to Beijing believe that the Forbidden City is their must-see place. The Forbidden City, known as the Forbidden City in Mandarin, was the palace of 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is a symbol of ancient China.

    Do you know how big the "homes" of ancient Chinese emperors were? Covering an area of 720000 square meters, with over 9000 houses

    The Forbidden City in Beijing, China is one of the largest and most well preserved wooden ancient buildings in the world. It is an AAAAA level tourist attraction in China and was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1987. The complete architecture of the Forbidden City represents the ancient Chinese architectural style, with a history of over 600 years. It took 15 years to complete from the beginning of the building. You can come to the Forbidden City to uncover the lives of ancient Chinese emperors and learn about the stories of their harem. It will definitely bring you unexpected gains and make you deeply fall in love with it. After the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, a large-scale renovation was carried out on the architecture of the Forbidden City, and a large number of cultural relics were sorted out. The Forbidden City houses a large number of precious cultural relics, with a total of 1862690 items according to statistics, collectively referred to as 1 million cultural relics, accounting for 1/6 of the total number of cultural relics in China. Today's Forbidden City is a museum that displays numerous precious handicrafts, paintings, calligraphy, and historical documents. There are more than ten exhibition halls inside, such as the Historical Art Museum, the Crafts Art Museum, the Painting Museum, etc., with a total of about one million exhibits, many of which are unique treasures. The Forbidden City attracts thousands of tourists every year, including foreign visitors from all over the world. In 2018, the Forbidden City received over 17.5 million visitors, including a large number of overseas visitors. In recent years, the Forbidden City has continuously opened up new areas and exhibitions, provided intelligent voice guided services in multiple languages, and organized various cultural activities to make the visiting experience more convenient and rich.

    The Forbidden City
  • Badaling Great Wall

    The Great Wall is the largest ancient defense project in the world with the longest construction time. It dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. Most of it was built over 2000 years after the Qin Dynasty and spread over the vast land of northern and central China, with a total length of more than 20000 kilometers.of the world, and a window to the world.

    Not being a hero without the Great Wall ". The construction of the Great Wall has a long history and is a magnificent project. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and ranked first in the" New Seven Wonders of the World "selection activity. The Great Wall intertwines east, west, north, and south, stretching and undulating on the vast land of our great motherland. It is like a giant dragon, climbing over towering mountains, crossing vast grasslands, crossing vast deserts, and rushing towards the vast sea. According to historical records, more than 20 feudal states and dynasties have built the Great Wall.

    The Great Wall, a masterpiece of humanity, the soul of China! She is like a giant dragon, standing tall in the east of the world. She is a magnificent epic, with two thousand years of ups and downs engraved on the Great Wall. It is the bond and bridge of friendship between the Chinese people and the people of the world, and the window to the world. The Great Wall plays an irreplaceable role in the world's understanding of China and China's journey towards the world. As early as the Han Dynasty, the Great Wall played a significant role in promoting and protecting the exchange of Chinese and Western cultures.

    Badaling Great Wall
  • The Great Hall of the People

    The magnificent Great Hall of the People is not only a solidified piece of music but also a three-dimensional and vivid history book, recording the development footprint of China. Here, the thirty-four provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and special administrative regions in China's territory all have halls named after themselves and reflecting local characteristics. Here, most of the major political activities of the central and state governments after the founding of the People's Republic of China have been held. More importantly, its destiny is closely linked to the country it witnesses. At the same time, the Great Hall of the People is also the shooting location for the picture on the back of the 100-yuan RMB note in China.

    The exterior of the Great Hall of the People presents typical Chinese architectural features. The central hall is a circular structure, symbolizing the concept of a round sky and a square earth, and a world of great harmony. The periphery of the hall is surrounded by 12 golden columns, symbolizing the 12 ethnic minorities and the 56 ethnic groups in China working together in unity. The top of the hall is covered with yellow glazed tiles, complementing the surrounding ancient buildings. The interior of the Great Hall of the People has multiple conference halls and reception halls. The largest central hall can accommodate more than 5,000 people. The interior decoration of the hall is luxurious, with various precious stones and materials inlaid on the walls, and a thick red carpet on the floor. In the center of the hall, there is a portrait of Chairman Mao Zedong and the Five-Star Red Flag hanging.

    The Great Hall of the People is located on the east side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, and is the meeting place of the National People's Congress, the highest legislative body in China. The construction began in 1958 and was completed in 1961. It was designed by Soviet architects such as Bering and Sherimov, with a construction area of 171,801 square meters and a height of 46.5 meters. Since its completion, the Great Hall of the People has always been an important venue for political, economic, and cultural activities in China. During the Two Sessions every year, the meetings of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the National People's Congress are held here. Various high-level domestic and international conferences, celebration activities are also held here. It is also a place for the Party and state leaders and the people to hold political, diplomatic, and cultural activities.

TRAFFIC

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Daxing International Airport

Beijing Station

Beijing North Railway Station

Beijing South Railway Station

Beijing West Railway Station

BAIC Group Tourism Passenger Transport

Liuliqiao Passenger Transport Hub

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It belongs to a warm temperate semi humid and semi-arid monsoon climate, with high temperatures in the northwest and low temperatures in the southeast.

Surrounded by mountains on three sides in the west, north, and northeast, and a plain gently sloping towards the Bohai Sea in the southeast. The main rivers flowing through the territory include Yongding River, Chaobai River, Beiyun River, Juma River, etc., which mostly originate from the northwest mountainous areas, pass through the towering mountains, meander southeast through the plain areas, and finally merge into the Bohai Sea. The climate in Beijing is a warm temperate semi humid and semi-arid monsoon climate, with hot and rainy summers, cold and dry winters, and short springs and autumns.

Local cuisine recommendations

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Jiaozi

Jiaozi

Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings) evolved from wontons with its history of more than 1800 years, and are very popular in China. There are many varieties with very different fillings and making methods from all over China.

Beijing Roast Duck

Beijing Roast Duck

Beijing Roast Duck has a long history and is famous worldwide. Its crispy skin and tender meat with rich aroma make it a renowned delicacy in China.

Old Beijing Fried Tripe

Old Beijing Fried Tripe

Old Beijing Fried Tripe is a characteristic delicacy in Beijing with a long history and is deeply loved by people for its unique flavor.

Scallion-Fried Sea Cucumber

Scallion-Fried Sea Cucumber

Scallion-Fried Sea Cucumber is a classic Chinese delicacy. It uses sea cucumber and scallion as the main ingredients and is rich in nutrition, deeply loved by people.