Beijing, Capital city in China
Beijing, known as Peking, is the capital of the People's Republic of China.
As one of the four ancient capitals of China, Beijing has been the political center for eight centuries.
Beijing is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, and its art treasures and universities.
With direct flights from cities all around the world, Beijing is easily accessible for international travellers.
Beijing is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Location: People's Republic of China
Capital city: Tongzhou District
Population: 21893095
Elevation above the sea: 43 m
Website: beijing.gov.cn
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Beijing, known as Peking, is the capital of the People's Republic of China.
The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China.
The Forbidden City is a large palace complex in Beijing, China, containing more than 980 surviving buildings with 8,704 rooms.
Zhongnanhai is a former imperial garden in the Imperial City, Beijing, adjacent to the Forbidden City; it serves as the central headquarters for the Communist Party of China and the State Council of the People's Republic of China.
The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, China.
The Temple of Heaven is an imperial complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing.
Tiananmen is a large city square in the center of Beijing, China.
The Great Hall of the People is a state building located at the western edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
The Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party is a powerful government body responsible for controlling the country's media and propaganda.
The Mausoleum of Mao Zedong is a memorial monument located in Beijing, specifically in the Donghuamen Subdistrict.
The CCTV Headquarters is a 234-meter tall skyscraper located in the Beijing Central Business District.
