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Beijing is an ancient city. Its history stretches back 3000 years. It has been the capital of China for over 700 years. This long history has created many historical sites.
Beijing has served as the capital for six notable Chinese governments. It started as the Yan State Capital during the Warring States Period in 221 BC. Then it became the national capital for the Yuan Dynasty in 1271. Later, it was the Ming Dynasty capital in 1402 and the Qing Dynasty capital in 1644. Beijing also served as the Republic of China capital in 1912. Finally, in October 1949, it became the capital of the People’s Republic of China.
Fresh stories emerge from Beijing’s past thanks to archaeologists. Discoveries span 2000 years from the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Beijing’s time as a national capital began 871 years ago. The Jin Dynasty moved its capital to Beijing in 1153. They called it Zhongdu. Zhongdu was mainly in today’s Xicheng and Fengtai districts.
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Beijing is not just old it is also big. The city has a population of over 22 million people. It covers an area of 16800 square kilometers. Despite its size, Beijing is a cultural hub. It is known for its architecture, arts and cuisine. Don’t forget Beijing duck.
Beijing is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These include the Great Wall. The Forbidden City is one of them as well. Also the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven are part of it. The Ming Tombs and Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian are other heritage sites. The Grand Canal rounds out the list.
Beijing has had many names throughout its history. Before 1403, it was known as Jicheng. It was also called Yanjing. Other names include Nanjing and Zhongdu. It was also called Dadu and Beiping. Beijing means Northern Capital. It is the city’s 16th name.
The best times to visit Beijing are May and October. The city has extreme temperatures. The highest temperature is 42 degrees Celsius. The lowest is -27 degrees Celsius. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather.
Beijing was the first city to host both the summer and winter Olympics. The Olympic Park is a major attraction. It features the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube.
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