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   Beijing, [a] alternatively romanized as Peking, [b] is the capital of China. With more than 22 million residents, [9] Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city as well as China's second largest city after Shanghai. [10] It is located in Northern China, and is governed as a municipality under the direct administration of the ...

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

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

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   It is China’s cultural and educational centre. The old Forbidden City contains the former imperial palace, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987. Abutting it is Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares.

5. www.chinahighlights.com › beijing › historyBeijing History: Old Names, Timeline - China Highlights

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   Beijing's history spans over 3,000 years. Discover its rise from a strategic regional capital to a major world city and capital of China for 600 years.

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

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   After Japan seized Manchuria through the Mukden Incident in 1931, Beiping was threatened by steady Japanese encroachment into northern China. The Tanggu Truce of 1933 gave control of the Great Wall to the Japanese and imposed a 100-km demilitarized zone south of the wall.

7. www.travelchinaguide.com › cityguides › beijingBeijing Facts: Introduction, Location, History, Districts ...

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   May 22, 2024 · Beijing, Jing for short, is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of China. Lying 70 mi (102 km) west of Bohai Sea, it borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east and Tianjin to the southeast.

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   Why was Beijing renamed Beiping?

   • Beijing was renamed Beiping. In 1937, a clash between Chinese and Japanese troops at the Marco Polo Bridge outside Beiping triggered the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War. Japanese occupiers created a collaborationist government in northern China and reverted the city's name to Beijing to serve as capital for the puppet regime.

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   What is Beijing known for?

   • Finish the semester strong with Britannica. Beijing, city, province-level shi (municipality), and capital of the People’s Republic of China. The city has been an integral part of China’s history over the past eight centuries. Redolent with historical, cultural, and political significance, it is one of the world’s great cities.

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   Where is Beijing located?

   • Beijing city and municipality, China. Beijing, city, province-level shi (municipality), and capital of the People’s Republic of China. Few cities in the world have served for so long as the political headquarters and cultural centre of an area as immense as China.

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   Why is Beijing called Beijing?

   • The name Beijing, which means "Northern Capital" (from the Chinese characters 北 běi for north and 京 jīng for capital ), was applied to the city in 1403 during the Ming dynasty to distinguish the city from Nanjing (the "Southern Capital").

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9. www.lonelyplanet.com › china › beijingBeijing travel - Lonely Planet | China, Asia

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   Beijing. China, Asia. From ancient walled capital to showpiece megacity in barely a century, Beijing (Běijīng, 北京), spins a breathless yarn of triumph, tragedy, endurance and innovation. Best Things to Do. Day Trips.