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Area：16,410.54 sq. km
Population：15.81 million
Altitude above sea level：43.5 meters
Average Temperature (℃/℉)：13.2/56
Area Code：10
Introduction
Beijing Capital city called short name “jing" is located in northern China, close to Tianjin Municipality and partially surrounded by Hebei Province. Beijing is the heart of politics, economy, transportation, culture and art of this great country Beijing is one of the six ancient cities in China with Xian, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Nanjing and Hangzhou. More then 800 years, Beijing was a capital city - from the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368) to the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties. 34th emperors have lived and ruled the nation in Beijing and it has been an important trading city from its earliest days.
Beijing's major attractions include Tian'anmen Square, which is the largest public square in the world, the Forbidden City, The Great Wall is the largest military defense project in the human history. It is famous for its long history, and the hardship of building such a great architecture in different topographies. Nominated by the UNESCO as a world heritage site, the Great wall is often quoted among the Eight Wonders in the globe. The Temple of Heaven. You can experience authentic Beijing life and become acquainted with Old Beijing by exploring its many teahouses, temples, hutongs and courtyards, and by enjoying traditional Peking Opera.
Attraction list
Forbidden city
Temple of Heaven
Original Great Wall
Tiananmen Square
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
Summer Palace Museum
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