B E I J I N G
北京 (Běijīng). Popularly known in English as Peking. This is the 2008 Summer Olympics city.

BEIJING, capital of China, is the gateway city to The GREAT WALL OF CHINA, one of the 7 wonders of the
world! A symbol of Chinese genius the Wall involved more than 20 dynasties over a period of 2000 years to
construct! It is said to be the only visible man-made structure from the outer space.

Beijing is also the cultural center of China (23 public libraries, 46 cultural centers, 126 museums & exhibition
halls, 42 professional art ensembles & troupes!). Many historical palaces & temples were built here. To visit
Beijing is to get a little idea of what China is about... culturally. Politically, it is also the seat of power of the
People's Republic of China. It is  however best for all foreigners to stay clear of the internal affairs of the
biggest communist country in the world! Trust me, you wouldn't want to interfere with domestic issues! By all
means hike the Great Wall, but please, please do not ever march the Tiananmen Square!!!
Forbidden City (Zijingchen)

The largest palatial compound in the world.
Located in the center of Beijing, it was the seat of power
during the Ming & Qing dynasties (1368-1911). Measuring
750 meters from east to west & 960 meters from north to
south, the 720,000 sq meter city must be explored on foot
when you make your way to this city. Southern part of the
Forbidden City once served as the Emperors' work area.
Northern part was the living quarters.

Forbidden City was named as such because it was off limits
to the commoners for 500 years. It is now officially named
as Palace Museum. Forbidden City was once home to 2
dynasties of emperor, the Ming (1368-1644), the Qing
(Manchu) (1644-1911). Now it is one of the biggest tourist
attractions to the city of Beijing.
Highlights
Fact File
  • Capital of People’s Republic of China.
  • 2nd largest city (population) in China.
    Largest:Shanghai. 17th in the world.
  • Population around 15+ millions (municipality).
  • Hosting 2008 Summer Olympics.
  • Area Code: 10.
  • 1 of 4 Ancient Capitals of China.
  • Main districts:
    Dongcheng District (东城区) – Beijing Railway Station,   
    Wangfujing, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square.
    Xicheng District (西城区) – Finance street, Beihai Park &
    Chongwen District (崇文区) – Temple of Heaven.
    Xuanwu District (宣武区) - New buildings for Olympics.
    Chaoyang District (朝阳区) - CBD, Olympic Park.
    Haidian District (海淀区) - Zhongguancun, Peking Univ,  
    Tsinghua Univ, Beijing Language & Culture University,
    Renmin University of China,  Summer Palace,     
    Yuanmingyuan.
    Fengtai District (丰台区).
    Shijingshan District (石景山区)
 Synopsis
  • Taxi meter starts at RMB 10. Fare from airport to
    Haidian district around RMB100.
    A 7 hour rental of taxi to the Great Wall (Shimatai) is
    around RMB 500-600. Bargain hard!
  • Some of the very best universities of China is in
    Beijing: Peking University, Tsinghua University.
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