Beijing China Tourism Promotions Guide

Beijing, abbreviated“ JING”, is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and the center of the nation's political, cultural and international exchanges. It is a famous city with a long history and splendid culture. Some 500,000 years ago, Peking Man, one of our forefathers, lived in the Zhoukoudian area of Beijing. The earliest name of Beijing found in historical records is“JI”. In the eleventh century the state of JI was subordinate to the XI ZHOU Dynasty. In the period of“ CHUN QIU” (about 770 B.C. to 477 B.C.), the state of YAN conquered JI, moving its capital to the city of JI. In the year 938 B.C., Beijing was the capital of the LIAO Dynasty (ruling the northern part of China at the time), and for more than 800 years, the city became the capital of the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The People’s Republic of China was established on October 1, 1949, and Beijing became the capital of this new nation.

Beijing covers more than 16,000 square kilometers and has 16 subordinate districts (Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chongwen, Xuanwu, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Daxing, Pinggu, Changping and Huairou) and 2 counties (Miyun and Yanqing). About 15,000,000 people live in Beijing which belongs to the warm temperate zone with a semi-humid continental climate which can include monsoons. Summer is hot and rainy and winter is dry and cold; spring and autumn are short. The annual average temperature spans from 10℃～12℃.

Beijing Education and Culture

Beijing is China’s center of modern science and education. There are many firstclass universities and scientific research institutions in Beijing as well as enormously talented people working here. National first rate schools include Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China and Beijing Normal University. Top scientific institutions include China Institute of Science and China Institute of Social Science. To realize the concept of “The People’s Olympics”, the government of Beijing is actively improving citizens’ understanding and facilitating cultural construction, which includes initiating cultural projects; promoting quality services which build trust, promoting a spiritual climate; initiating sport activities with special features, calling people to learn more about the Olympic movement, and implementing Olympic education.

Beijing Tourism

Beijing has a history of more than 3,000 years. During this time, the majority people, called HAN and many other minorities living in this city interact with each other, eventually shaping our unique Beijing culture, customs and life styles. Beijing is attracting tourists from other parts of China and abroad with her colorful, multifaceted and profound cultural heritage.