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China Beijing
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 Beijing
is the capital of the People's Republic of China
, one of the four municipalities directly under
the central government as well .It is China's political
and cultural center. It covers an area of 16,808
square kilometres and has a population of over 11
million.
Archaeological discovery has displayed that Beijing
is a cradle of the Chinese civilization. About 3,000
years ago, Beijing became an important town in North
China. In the 11th century B.C., a northern kingdom
called Yan established its capital in Beijing, which
was then known as "Yanjing". Later, the
Kin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (1115-1911) all
made Beijing their capital, so that it served as
China's political center for 700 years. Construction
during various feudal dynasties has left Beijing
a host of historical and cultural relics, imperial
palaces and gardens, imperial residences, temples,
pavilions, archways and stone carvings. These, unique
in the world, have earned Beijing the name of a
historical and cultural treasure house.
 Except
its splendid history, Beijing is a modern city as
well. Travelers first to Beijing are often surprised
by the modernization the city enjoys. Skyscrapers
are shooting up across the city at an unstoppable
pace. Five star hotels now provide excellent service,
restaurants offer some of the best food in the world,
from all over the world and the city's bar scene
is surprisingly trendy. The shops here too, rival
those of any large Western city. Beijing is an international
metropolis and a melting pot of different cultures
now inhabit this traditionally Chinese city. So
what are you waiting for? Get out there and explore
and experience, life in this rapidly changing and
exciting city!
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