Beijing, a metropolis in northern China, has a history of 3000 years. It is the capital of the People’s Republic of China. The city covers 16,808 square kilometers in area. Art resources and universities make Beijing a centre of culture and art in China. It is also the political and economic center of China. Beijing is the second largest city in China. It hosted the Olympic Games in 2008.
Beijing is the foremost transportation hub in China. Numerous railways, roads and motorways pass through the city. Beijing Railway station & Beijing West Railway Station are the two important railway stations in Beijing. Beijing is the principal point of majority of international flights to China. It is connected to other main cities in China through airways. The primary air port is Beijing Capital International Airport. In addition to this, there are five other domestic airports in Beijing. Underground rail services, taxis, buses, and even bicycles are available to wander through the city.
Beijing is located at the northern tip of the northern China plain, which opens to the south and east of the city. The city is shielded by the mountains to the north, northwest, and west. The renowned Great Wall of China stretches across stretches across the northern part of Beijing Municipality. The main rivers flowing through Beijing are Yongding River and the Chaobai River and part of the Hai River system.
Beijing is one of the most developed cities in China. There are various types of industries in the city; however, finance is one of the most important industries of Beijing. For quite a few years, the city’s real estate and automobile sectors have kept on booming. These are the two industries from which the city earned highest amount of GDP. Major industrial areas in the city include Shijingshan, situated on the western outskirts of Beijing. In addition to industries, Agriculture also is an important source of income of the city. Agriculture is mainly carried out outside the urban area of city. Wheat and maize (corn) are the main crops.
The humidity levels are very high during summers, especially in the months of July and August. Beijing receives more than sixty percent of its rainfall in these two months. Beijing is a city with four distinct seasons and it is at its best in late spring and autumn. Dazzling sunshine and blue skies make them the best time to visit the city.
There are several five stars where tourists can stay while on trip to Beijing. The Peninsula, Intercontinental Financial Street Building, the Regent, Raffles Beijing Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street etc. are some of them. They offer highest standards of service and convenience and the tourists can enjoy all the luxuries. Hotels in Beijing serve a variety of dishes made with great commitment. Trying out various cuisines available there would be a favorite pastime for the tourists. Majority of tourists also like to shop in malls and visit various street markets, which are set up on certain days of the week.
