Beijing Attractions

Beijing, capital of the People’s Republic of China, is the nations political, economic and cultural center as well as a hub of transportation and international exchanges. Situated on the northwestern tip of the North China Plain, the city consists of 18 districts and counties. As a world-renowned ancient cultural city, it was home to Peking Man about 500,000 years ago. Beijing’s history as a city goes back to 1045 BC. For a span of 800 years, Beijing was the capital of China, or to be specific, the provisional capital of Liao(907-1125) and capital for Jin(1115-1234), Yuan(1279-1368),Ming(1368-1644) and Qing(1644-1911) a celebrated international tourist centre, Beijing’s land is beautified by green trees and lots of well-manicured lawns, and strewn with former imperial mansions and other old buildings, religious shrines and modern structures. Beijing’s folklore holds forth the fascination of old-time peculiarities. A rich heritage in culture and art brought to life by burgeoning urban development has made Beijing the dream place to be for travelers from around the world.