Introduction of Beijing
Beijing, the capital city of China, is a world famous city filled with ancient history and culture. It is also China's political, economic, cultural, and transportation center covering an area of over 16,800 square kilometers. With a population of over 15 million, beijing has a semi humid continental climate. It's winters are cold and dry, while the summers are hot and humid - both spring and autumn are short lasting. Because of the winter cold and summer heat, the best times to travel to Beijing are during the spring and autumn seasons.
Beijing is located in the northernmost part of the North China Plains. It is estimated that about 3,000 years ago, the city emerged as one of the earliest cities in the world, and around 800 years ago, Beijing became the nation's capital for the first time in Chinese History.
Today, there are numerous palaces, imperial gardens, temples, pagodas, stone carvings and other historical sites that are well preserved in Beijing, making the city one of the most scenic spots and historical cities China has to offer. If you ever travel to Beijing, plan to stay in Beijing for at least several days so that you have enough time to visit and tour all the historical sites around Beijing.
