Fujian Province
Beijing
State
Country
China
Continent
Asia
Size
16,808 KM2
Population
21,500,000
Spending Budget
$82,125 - $575,167
Famous For
- Ranked 7th place for UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- 65% Living expenditure is rational than the other towns in the world
- Traditional Soul of "People's Republic of China"
- No. 1 doorway hub for people of China
- Second Largest metropolis in China
Best Time to Visit
- January
- March
- April
- May
- September
- October
History
Formerly known as the Peking, Beijing is the city which changed various names since its foundation. The city has history of about 3000 years and its existence as a capital is about 700 years symbolizes that the city can be counted as one of the oldest cities of the world. Since its foundations, Beijing was the capital of the almost 6 prehistoric empires which includes some one of the wealthiest kingdoms of that time i.e. Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. According to the Chinese legends, the positioning of the city was considered to be strategic from northeast corner it was surrounded by the mountains peaks which was separated by the empire from the Manchu and Mongol territories to the north and well connected to the rich Yangtze basin by the Grand Canal. In the wake of 12th century, one of the ancient rulers of the China of that time Yuan dynasty founded and built a city from the northeast part of the world. The ruler named the city ‘Dadu’ and it graced it as the administrative city of the China. Afterwards, the city was under the control of Ming dynasty, they named the Nanjing as the capital and also renamed the old Mongol capital to Beiping. Under the reign of the Ming dynasty only the restored the city and gave it a new name “Beijing”. During 18th century, the city was under the control of the Qing dynasty who initiated Taiping Civil War in China viz. considered longest and bloodiest war in human history. However, the Qing’s won the war. In 1894, 1st Sino-Japanese war was ignited by the brutal empire of Japan and they defeated the Qing dynasty. The Great Japan ruled the till 19th century and hosted the city as the capital of the “Republic of China”. In 1937, it reignited the fire and it came as a result of the Chinese victory over the Mainland China and it was around 1949 the officially and confirmed capital of the “People’s Republic of China”.
Present Day
People of China, learn very important lessons of the life and various experiences from the war and from unification of the Beijing. The city is located at heart of China and it is the home of the Chinese movies and dramas which is being published worldwide. The city’s unique thing is that it consists of both urban and rural areas both that is the reason the Beijing is considered as the one of the overly populated cities in the world. In this over populated residents, this city has a great combination of the religious beliefs and people currently. The China has the largest population of Buddhism in the worldwide. Out of which only 18.2% of the country is being seen in the other parts of the China and the rest are from Beijing only. Currently, Beijing has combination of the many other religions as well i.e. Christian, Chinese folk-religionist, Atheist and Muslim etc. Apart from the city’s religious belief, Beijing is home of the technical hub of the China as well that is why it is also known as “Silicon Valley of China”. BBK Electronics, Tencent and Huawei are the one of the biggest and well known technical giant in China and spread their businesses throughout the world. It is also a home to the magnificent, unique and ancient The Great Wall of China which is counted as one of the seven wonders of the wold. But one of the main highlights of the city is the all mighty ‘The Forbidden City’ which is built around 14th century has listed itself in the 6 extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Beijing is also the home of the some of the unique of the Chinese recipes and food menu like Beijing china which is presently served in a huge number and fancied by people or citizens who live in the Chinatown, USA. At last, Beijing the city amazing combination of the religious beliefs, traditional culture and modern technologies that wows the various tourists as well.
Future
Nowadays, Chinese products are kind of necessity for an individual. China is the biggest market in the fields of the technical and manufacturing, its cheap pricing products and great/fine quality also dominating the market of the certain countries and will also lead to beat the European Market in some decades. The products which are being exported to the various Asian and Western continents are being manufactured in raw form in Beijing. In fact, Beijing slowly will become a sole manufacturer of the production of the products which will sold to the outside countries. If we keep the technical stuffs aside the Beijing fast foods capturing the Chinatown of America because its long last packing technology pass on over generations to generations keep the food fresh, hot and delicious that is why the consumption of the Chinese fast foods especially comes from the Beijing originated has high and good quality of consumption and loyalty among their consumers. Beijing’s fast foods will become a highlight because many of the western fast food companies like KFC, McDonlad’s and many more also learned tricks from the well-known dish Beijing Duck for their fine quality of the poultry fast food products. At Last, Beijing also now considered as the safest place of tourism as of now. The city’s will make you a promise that a city which one of the oldest cities on our planet has broken, humiliated and distorted by many of the countries but now it now completing many of those countries now or in future as well.
Mutianyu Chinese Wall
Very north of Beijing, you’ll attain one among the foremost famous monuments within the world—the Chinese Wall of China. Although it’s unlikely you will see the whole thing (after all, it measures about 5,500 miles long), you ought to aim to experience a portion of it. The Mutianyu section, an hour’s drive northeast of Beijing, is that many traveler's favorite.
The Forbidden City
Consisting of quite 9,000 rooms and cover 250 acres, this massive palace complex was built within the 15th century and later extensively renovated and restored during the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century. The Forbidden may be a must-see once you come to China.
Beijing Duck
The traditional method of preparing Beijing Duck features a long history and boasts an excellent reputation to the present day. If you ask which is that the best Beijing duck restaurant in Beijing, different people will provide you with other answers. But we would recommend Da Dong, which is exceptionally well-known and offers an excellent atmosphere and delicious food.
The Summer Palace
Once a summer habitat for emperors, this 290-acre park remains a retreat for the crowd-weary visitors, who can relax here or stroll around antiquated pavilions, mansions, temples, bridge sand huge lake, occasionally stopping at a store or tea-house.
Lama Temple
A series of lovely pavilions comprise this Mongolian-Tibetan yellow-sect temple, which features a powerful fifty-four-foot high Buddha carved from one Tibetan sandalwood piece. 798 Art District, this bustling area may be a hub for contemporary Chinese art with a good array of different styles. This old factory compound has been entirely converted to deal with numerous galleries and bookshops
Temple of Heaven
Constructed in 1420 with an entire area of 270 acreages, this is the essential building for religious devotions in China, which was first used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay tribute to Heaven plead a year of a rich harvest.
Tiananmen Square
Located within the heart of recent China and therefore the site for enormous parades and rallies, this was the location when in 1949, from a rostrum on the Gate of Heavenly Peace, Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.
Nanlouguxiang Hutong
North of the Forbidden City, this neighborhood packs such a lot character into its narrow streets. Nanlouguxiang continually surprises you with exciting discoveries in boutique shops and tantalizing flavors from unassuming vendors. The shops, bars, and restaurants maintain varied hours, but you will be ready to end an activity here at almost any time of day or night. Once you need a shopping break, visit the Bell and Drum Towers that also resides nearby.