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◆ Beijing - Capital City of China

Beijing China, a municipality directly under the Central Government is the capital of the People's Republic of China and the country's political, economic, cultural and transportation center as well as a famous historic city. Geographically located in the northwest part of the North China Plain, and covering an area of 16,800square km. Beijing is the second largest city in China with a population of more than 11 million. It has a semi-humid

continental climate in the warm temperate zone. With an annual average temperature of 12 degrees Centigrade and rainfall of 641millimeters, Beijing is neither cold in winter nor very hot in summer. The best seasons in Beijing are Spring and Autumn. China is indeed an ideal place to visit all round the year.

Beijing is the political center of China where the Party's Central Committee, the State Council, ministries and commissions under the government, and more than 140 foreign embassies are located. It is also an international exchange center.
Beijing is an economic center of China. Being one of the biggest industrial bases in China, Beijing's industrial production is the second largest in value among all Chinese cities. An industrial system with iron and steel, coal, machinery, chemical and petroleum, textiles, electronics and other industries as its mainstays has already taken shape. Beijing's arts and crafts are famous for their long history, great variety, and superb workmanship. The most popular ones among them are cloisonne, ivory carvings, jadeware, carved lacquer ware, snuff bottles, silk flowers and Beijing's embroidery etc.
As the country's center of culture, education, science and technology Beijing has more than forty state scientific research institutions, over thirty universities and the greatest number of professional and technical Beijing has more than forty state scientific research institutions, over thirty universities and the greatest number of professional and technical personnel.
In Beijing, there are numerous museums and libraries with the largest collection of books in china. Beijing also serves as a center for international exchange in culture, science and technology.
It is a hub of communications, with good railroad and air links with all parts of China, as well as with major cities of the world, thus facilitating the rapid development of tourism as an important industry in Beijing.
Beijing is an ancient city with a long cultural history. The four feudal dynasties--Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing had all set up their capital here. That's why it became a most concentrated place of the

country's scenic spots and historical sites. Among them, the best known is the Palace Museum, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven.

Beijing aims to develop into a modern international metropolis. Beijing city is designated as the 2008 Olympic host country, it is the most potential city with fast development and modernization, the future tourism center of the world.

◆ Climate

Beijing lies in the continental monsoon region in the warm temperature zone and its climate represents as hot and rainy in summer and cold and dry in winter.

The four seasons in Beijing are distinct. It is dry, windy and sandy in spring and hot and rainy in summer. Autumn is the best season in a year when the sky is blue; the air is crisp, mild and humid. However, winter is cold and dry with little snow. The average temperature throughout a year is 11.7 degree Centigrade. The average temperatures of the hottest month, July and the coldest month January range from 27 degree Centigrade and -4.6 degree Centigrade. The shorter seasons, spring (usually from February to April) and autumn (usually from August to October) are better seasons for visiting Beijing when it is sunny and warm with few tourists crowding in the attractions.

If you come to Beijing in spring, you could wear a thin sweater, a pair of sweat pants, and a coat. But sometimes it may be a good idea to bring a warm cap because it is windy and sandy during this period though it is not cold. In summer the temperature could reach as high as 30C. When you go out, you could take an umbrella along with you if it doesn't bother you much, because a downpour may come unexpectedly at evenings from July to August. Autumn is the most beautiful season, but after October you may feel the constant changes of the weather and you may encounter light rains at any moment. So it is better to bring some heavy clothes with you. In winter, you need a heavy woolen sweater, and a long wind coat or a down jacket. Generally there will be two or three heavy snowfalls each winter, so it is always wise for you to have anti-skidding shoes with you when you come. Lastly, don't wear light-color clothes in winter.

Bilingual weather information can be obtained if you dial 121 in Beijing.

◆ Beijing Dining

China's new found economic wealth is clearly demonstrated in the lavishly decorated restaurants found in today's Beijing. Treat yourself with sumptuous Chinese classics such as Peking Duck, spicy Gongbao Jidang, chicken fried with peanuts and chilli pepper and Shanghai steamed fish. Delicious regional cuisine from Sichuan Smoked Duck to Cantonese Snake Soup can be accompanied with local Tsingtao beer, tea or wines from around the world.