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Beijing at a glance
The ancient heart of the People's Republic of China, Beijing literally means the northern capital. All aspects of Chinese life from commerce to culture to of course politics at some time or another must cross this rapidly modernizing city.
Beijing history
Beijing has a long and tumultuous past--archaeological evidenceunearthed nearby indicates that the early hominids known as "PekingMan" inhabited the area some 500,000 years ago. Since then, thecity has seen imperial dynasties come and go and has been witnessto wars, rebellions, foreign invasions and revolution!
Beijing local information
Country: China Beijing By The Numbers: Population: 15 million Elevation: 55 meters/ 180 feet AnnualRainfall: 890 millimeters/ 34.7 inches Average Winter Temperature:-3 degrees C/ 27 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 26 degreesC/ 79 degrees F Quick Facts: Ethnic Mix: Han Chinese (92%), Other (8%). Electricity: 220 voltsAC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard Time Zone: GMT+ 8 CountryCode: +86 Area Code: 010 Did You Know? From the Great Wall to Tiananmen Square, Beijing has always been acity with a rich and turbulent history. In 1966 Mao Zedonginstituted the Cultural Revolution bringing the city undercommunist rule. Since this time, the city has struggled to preserveits political structure while allowing for modernization. Beijingis hosting the 2008 Olympics and major renovation projects areunderway. Orientation: Beijing is situated in the northeastern sector of China andcomprises an area of over 50 miles/80 kilometers. At the center ofthe city is the Forbidden City, which is surrounded by a series of"ringed" districts.Beijing weather
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Getting There: By Air: Beijing Capital International Airport (+010 6456 3220 /http://www.bcia.com.cn/en/index.jsp) is located 18 miles northeastof the city and offers service to destinations around the globe.Its terminals house the following airlines: There are a number of services that provide transportation fromBeijing Capital International Airport to destinations in and aroundBeijing. The Airport Shuttle bus (+86 10 6459 4375) offers threebus lines to points along the Xidan, Gongzhufen, and Zhongguancunroutes. Metered taxis are available outside the airport, but it isadvisable for travelers to have their destination written inChinese. By Train: Beijing is accessible by Chinese Railways (www.chinamor.cn.net).The Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (http://www.kcrc.com) offerstransportation to Hong Kong. Beijing is also situated along theTrans-Siberian Railway, which offers service to London via theTrans-Mongolian and Trans-Manchurian routes. By Bus: The four major bus stations offering citywide and national serviceare Dongzhimen, Muxiyuan, Beijiao, and Majun/ Guangqumen. Getting Around: Beijing is serviced by an extensive subway system. City buses,tour buses, taxis, and rickshaws are also common modes oftransportation.© Wcities |
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