BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF BEIJING

Beijing is the capital of People's Republic of China , the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Central People's Government of China. It is the political, economic, cultural and communications center of the country and the international exchange. The city is in the northern part of North China . To the west are the Taihang mountains; north, the Yanshan Mountains and the vast plateau of Inner Mongolia; east, the Bohai Gulf; and southeast, the great plain of Northern China. Occupying an area of 16,800 square kilometers with a population of about 11 million, Beijing has 18 municipal districts and suburban districts under its jurisdiction, the four seasons are very distinct. In winter the climate is cold and dry; in summer there are plenty of tropical heat and rain; and autumn is cool and pleasant. The annual rainfall is 600 mm level on average.
Historically Beijing was one of the ancient capitals of China. Since the Shang Dynasty (between siglosXVI ane-XI) was demolished by King Wu of the Zhou dynasty, who feuded region to Prince Shao Yan, Beijing already has a history of over 3,000 years. He called on antigñedad Ji, was thecapital of the state of Yan in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). Later in the Liao Dynasty (907-1125), was his temporary capital, called Yanjing, and in Jin Dynasty, Beijing was established as the capital by the name of Zhongdu. It acquired the name in Yuan Dynasty Dadu, and then was named Jingshi during the Ming and Qing dynasties, with the generic name of Beijing, which means "northern capital". Beijing as a capital since the Jin Dynasty to the later dynasties, has enjoyed a history of over 800 years. There the Chinese people work with their intelligence and hard work has created a brilliant civilization. was in Beijing is a concentration of magnificent buildings ofclassical style , representing the height of architecture ancient China. The city had both interior and exterior walls built in the Ming Dynasty. Although the walls no longer exist and now, its gates and major towers still remain intact. For example, the entire complex of the Imperial Palace, thelargest of its kind in the world and known as the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Gate; the Temple of Heaven, which is located in the south of the city, and the Summer Palace, rather than actual resort in the Northeast. The Badaling and Mutianyu sections of the famous Great Wall winding through the mountains in suburban Yanqing and Huairou districts, and in Changping are the Thirteen Ming Tombs. They all have great attraction for tourists in the country and the world. Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world, is the center of Beijing. In the middle is the Monument to the People's Heroes and South Memorial Palace Mao Zedong is located. The Palace of the Popular Assembly is located west of the Plaza, and east, the Museum of Chinese History and the Museum of the Chinese Revolution. Tian'anmen Square is now a favorite of both Chinese and foreigners to wear Beijing instead. Beihai and Jingshan addition Parks, the Fragrant Hill and the picturesque area Badachu both fascinate tourists.
Beijing has developed rapidly in many fields and the construction of the city makes great strides every day. Especially since it was implemented the policy of reform and opening up in 1978, Beijing became the railway center and transportation hub domestic and international air. To meet the needs of visitors in Beijing have raised many hotels -star scale with complete tourist infrastructure services and gastronomy. In addition, the transport in the city is easy and has the underpass viaduct.'s science and culture of modern Beijing have also developed considerably and have now become the greatest scientific and cultural center of China. Here is the largest national library, the Library of Beijing, the largest sports facilities in the country and first class hospitals. It is the center of the country's press and publishing, home to dozens of art sets national category, and 120 museums have earned him the name "city of museums". In Beijing many distinguished people gather and there are about 100 universities, some very famous as Beijing University, Qinghua and the other institutions of higher education. There have been formed not only countless Chinese intellectuals and talent, but also many foreign professionals. The headquarters of the major research organizations and scientific studies Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Social Sciences, are in Beijing and most of its more than one hundred research institutes are in Beijing. Zhongguancun, in the northwest suburbs of Beijing, is where the highly skilled people and high-tech programs, and Beijing University, Qinghua and the various research institutes subordinate to the Academy of Science of China are more concentrated is three pillars remain there as a tripod. In recent years, the industry of high science and technology has developed momentum in this place, which has been distinguished by many as "the Silicon Valley of China."
Beijing is ready to receive with open arms to visitors from all over. So if you have never been to Beijing, would not you like to visit this ancient city with a renvada face every day? If you want it, it will be good idea to read our other pages before your arrival or during your visit, as this will help you learn this city.