1、Beijing, ChinaBeijing China, a municipality directly under the Central Government is the capital of the Peoples Republic of China and the countrys political, economic, cultural and transportation center as well as a famous historic city. Geographically located in the northwest part of the North Chin
2、a Plain, and covering an area of 16,800square km. Beijing is the second largest city in China with a population of more than 11 million. It has a semi-humid continental climate in the warm temperate zone. With an annual average temperature of 12 degrees Centigrade and rainfall of 641 millimetres, Be
3、ijing is neither cold in winter nor very hot in summer. The best seasons in Beijing are Spring and Autumn. Beijing China is indeed an ideal place to visit all round the year. Beijing is the political center of China where the Partys Central Committee, the State Council, ministries and commissions un
4、der the government, and more than 140 foreign embassies are located. It is also an international exchange center. Beijing is an economic center of China Being one of the biggest industrial bases in China, Beijings industrial production is the second largest in value among all Chinese cities. An indu
5、strial system with iron and steel, coal, machinery, chemical and petroleum, textiles, electronics and other industries as its mainstays has already taken shape. Beijings arts and crafts are famous for their long history, great variety, and superb workmanship. The most popular ones among them are clo
6、isonne, ivory carving, jadeware, carved lacquer ware, snuff bottles, silk flowers and Beijings embroidery etc. As the countrys center of culture, education, science and technology Beijing has more than forty state scientific research institutions, over thirty universities and the greatest number of
7、professional and technical Beijing has more than forty state scientific research institutions, over thirty universities and the greatest number of professional and technical personnel. In Beijing, there are numerous museums and libraries with the largest collection of books in china. Beijing also se
8、rves as a center for international exchange in culture, science and technology. It is a hub of communications, with good railroad and air links with all parts of China, as well as with major cities of the world, thus facilitating the rapid development of tourism as an important industry in Beijing.
9、Beijing is an ancient city with a long cultural history. The four feudal dynasties-Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing had all set up their capital here. Thats why it became a most concentrated place of the countrys scenic spots and historical sites. Among them, the best known are the Palace Museum, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven. Beijing aims to develop into a modern international metropolis. Beijing city is designated as the 2008 Olympic host country, it is the most potential city with fast development and modernization, the future tourism center of the world.