Beijing, Capital city in northern China
Beijing extends across 16 districts and contains numerous palaces, temples, and modern buildings within its urban landscape measuring 1,763 square miles.
The city became the capital of China during the Yuan Dynasty in 1271 when Kublai Khan named it Dadu and constructed imperial structures.
The Forbidden City stands as a central imperial palace complex of 980 buildings, displaying traditional Chinese architectural principles and imperial court life.
The Beijing subway system includes 24 lines covering 460 miles of track and transports over 10 million passengers each day through the metropolitan area.
Beijing remains the only city that hosted both Summer and Winter Olympic Games, organizing the summer events in 2008 and winter competitions in 2022.
Location: People's Republic of China
Location: Yuan dynasty
Location: Qing dynasty
Location: Ming dynasty
Capital city: Tongzhou District
Elevation above the sea: 43 m
Shares border with: Hebei, Tianjin, Langfang, Baoding, Zhangjiakou, Chengde
Address: Beijing, China 100000 Beijing
Website: http://arabic.beijing.gov.cn
GPS coordinates: 39.90403,116.40753
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
Photo license: CC0
Photo license: GFDL
Beijing combines ancient palaces with modern architecture. The city offers photographers a mix of Ming Dynasty buildings, Buddhist temples, Olympic venues, and contemporary art galleries. From the Great Wall to the Bird's Nest stadium, numerous subjects await the camera.
Great Wall of China
63.4 km
Forbidden City
1.9 km
Beijing National Stadium
9.9 km
Zhongnanhai
2.4 km
Summer Palace
15.8 km
Temple of Heaven
2.4 km
Old Summer Palace
15.1 km
Tiananmen
1.5 km
Great Hall of the People
1.7 km
Publicity Department of the Chinese Communist Party
2.3 km
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
1.4 km
China Media Group Guanghua Road Office Area
4.4 km
Universal Studios Beijing
23.8 km
The Palace Museum
1.9 km
China Zun
4.6 km
National Museum of China
1.1 km
Universal Beijing Resort
23.5 km
Mutianyu
60.9 km
Eastern Qing Tombs
110.8 km
Yanxi Palace
2.1 km
Underground City
478 m
Badaling
60.6 km
National Centre for the Performing Arts
2 km
Yonghe Temple
4.8 km
Lugou Bridge
17.7 km
National Library of China
8.8 km
Hall of Supreme Harmony
2 km
Prince Gong's Mansion
4.3 kmReviews
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