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Beijing, the political and Cultural heart of China, occupies an area of 16,800 square kilometers with a population of great-wall

some 16 million. Beijing has a rich history that is mirrored by its spectacular palaces, temples, alters, and parks as well as by the world-famous Great Wall. It used to be the capital of Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasty. It situates northwest of North China plain. As a famous city of more than a thousand year history, Beijing owns the fabulous ancient imperial palaces group; the breathtaking Great Wall and frontier fortress; the splendid classical garden; the elegant temple and the charming culture and customs. Meanwhile, as a modern big city, she gets the greatest and most luxurious hotel; the transportation network can extend anywhere and all kinds restaurants from other places. As a famous tourism city, there are lots of tourist attractions, such as the world’s largest palace the Forbidden City, the Royal Garden in the North Sea, Temple of Heaven, Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, Simatai Great Wall and the world’s largest Courtyard House Prince Gong Mansion.

Beijing’s rich history does not mean that is shackled by its past, on the contrary this is a very vibrant international capital city with a fast-growing economy and rapid development. It appeals to people from all over the world by displaying its spectacular history and culture as well as its dynamic economic expansion. Currently, Beijing is stepping up the development of commerce and economy. It served as the host city of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and has hosted the Games successfully. While in Beijing, you will have the chance to visit the Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City, taste Peking Roasted Duck, and lose yourself meandering through the culturally-rich Hutong Alleyways. Beijing is not only an international capital city, but also a place full of culture expressed in many different forms.