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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BeijingBeijing - Wikipedia

    Beijing, [a] previously romanized as Peking, [b] is the capital of China. With more than 22 million residents, [11] Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city as well as China's second largest city after Shanghai. [12] It is located in Northern China, and is governed as a municipality under the direct administration of the State ...

  2. www.britannica.com › place › BeijingBeijing | Province, City, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    • Overview
    • Character of the city

    The residents of Beijing speak a dialect of Mandarin Chinese that forms the basis of Modern Standard Chinese (Guoyu), or putonghua (“common language”), which is commonly taught throughout the country.

    What UNESCO World Heritage site is found at the heart of Beijing?

    The Forbidden City is an imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987 in recognition of its importance not only as the centre of Chinese power for five centuries but also for its unparalleled architecture and adherence to the practice of feng shui.

    What is the former name of Beijing?

    The former name of Beijing is Beiping (Pei-p’ing; “Northern Peace”). The third Ming emperor gave it the new name of Beijing (“Northern Capital”) during the 15th century.

    How long has Beijing been the capital of China?

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    Although much of Beijing’s older and more picturesque character has been destroyed in the drive since 1949 to modernize and industrialize, some parts of the city are still redolent of the past. Many fine monumental buildings, old restaurants, and centres of traditional Chinese arts and crafts remain, and the central government has taken measures to prevent the city core from being further industrialized. Broad new boulevards, replete with even newer commercial ventures, have displaced the colourful stalls and markets for which the city was once famous, but the neighbourhood life of old Beijing can still be glimpsed in the narrow hutongs (residential alleys), with their tiny potted-plant gardens, enclosed courtyards, and (decreasingly) coal-burning stoves—some of which are still guarded by carved stone lions at their gates.

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    People in Beijing commute by subway, bus, automobile, or bicycle and on hot summer evenings sit outside their apartment blocks to catch cooling breezes and to chat. The citizenry has a wide range of leisure pursuits, particularly those considered good for health. The ancient art of tai chi chuan (taijuquan; Chinese boxing) is widely practiced, singly or in groups, along roadsides and in parks. Locals as well as tourists are attracted to the many nearby historical sites, such as the Summer Palace, the tombs of the Ming emperors, and the Great Wall. Older people, especially the men, like to huddle in tiny restaurants and tea shops. Young people are drawn to the city’s many cafés and nightclubs, where the entertainment can range from DJ-run dance music to Chinese rock bands.

    For all the vicissitudes of its history, Beijing continues to be a source of great pride for its inhabitants. Their obsessions are, as they have been for centuries, food and knowledge: they eat heartily when they have the means and read voraciously. Food stalls on the streets, selling a variety of cooked treats, are well patronized, as are newspaper and magazine kiosks. The ambition of most families is to provide their offspring with a higher education or, if not that, a good job.

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    • [Photo] Chinese troops observing the Japanese surrender ceremony at the ...
    • [Photo] Japanese sentry on a section of the Great Wall near Beiping ...
    • [Photo] Japanese troops celebrating victory at Lugou Bridge, Beiping ...
    • [Photo] Chinese sentry at the Lugou Bridge, Beiping, China, Jul 1937 ...

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  4. www.britannica.com › summary › BeijingHistory of the city of Beijing | Britannica

    In 1928 the capital was moved to Nanjing, and the name Beiping (Pei-p’ing) was given to the former capital. Nearby, in 1937, the Marco Polo Bridge Incident took place. Beijing’s capital status and its name were restored following the communist victory in 1949. It is China’s cultural and educational centre.

  5. www.travelchinaguide.com › cityguides › beijingBeijing Travel China: Attractions, Tours, Map, Weather, Tips

    Recommended Guided Tours. Beijing Day Tours from $89. 2 Days Beijing Mini Group Tour from $169. 6 Days China Tour to Beijing & Xi'an from $929. 8 Days China Tour to Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_BeijingHistory of Beijing - Wikipedia

    Beiping was the headquarters of the Nationalists' North China military operations led by Fu Zuoyi who commanded 550,000 troops. The city in 1948 had 1.5 million residents and another 4.1 million in the surrounding region. [70] [

  7. www.chinahighlights.com › beijing › top-things-to-do20 Ultimate Things to Do in Beijing - China Highlights

    Here we describe for you the top 20 things to do in Beijing, a wide variety of experiences to cherish forever, including something for everyone. 1. Admire the Majestic Great Wall. Recommended stay: 1–3 days. The Great Wall of China extends 4,000 miles. Visiting the Great Wall is one of the top things to do in Beijing.

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  9. www.britannica.com › place › BeijingBeijing - Imperial Capital, Forbidden City, Great Wall ...

    3 days ago · After the revolution of 1911, Beijing remained the political centre of the Republic of China until 1928, when the Nationalists moved the capital to Nanjing; Beijing was again called Beiping. The city came under increasing pressure from the Japanese , who established the puppet state of Manchukuo in Manchuria in 1931.

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