Beijing - Capital of China

Synopsis

Beijing is China's capital and the city with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Home to the Forbidden City and Great Wall.

Overview

Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China with a population exceeding 21.8 million. It has over 3,000 years of city history and over 860 years of capital history.

Key Attractions

1. Forbidden City: The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties
2. Great Wall (Badaling): One of the best-preserved sections
3. Temple of Heaven: The largest sacrificial temple complex in China
4. Summer Palace: China's largest surviving royal garden
5. Tiananmen Square: The world's largest urban square

Cuisine

Beijing cuisine features Peking Duck, Zhajiangmian noodles, and Douzhi.

Practical Information

References

1. Beijing Municipal Government
2. Palace Museum
3. Chinese National Geography