Beijing is an ancient city well knwon in the world for her long history and rich culture. Her history dates back to more than 3,000 years. Half a million years ago, in the time of Peking Man, the remote ancestor of Chinese nation, already lived at Zhoukoudian Village 48 kilometres, southwest of Beijing.
Since 1949, Beijing has become the capital of the People's Republic of China. This ancient, young, solemn, and yet charming famous city of culture draws millions of domestic and overseas tourists all the year round. In the modernization programme of reform and opening-up to the outside world, Beijing has been attracting worldwide attention.
Today, Beijing is the political and cultural centre and the home of the greatest repository of monuments from imperial China. The city encompasses 17,020 square kilometres with a population currently pushing 14 million. It administers 16 districts and 2 counties.
Beijing has a continental climate of temperate zone with four seasons distinctly divided. In summer, July is quite hot with a daily average temperature of 35.8°C ; in winter, January is quite cold with a daily average temperature of -4.8°C. In Beijing, autumn is characterized by clear sky and crisp air as well as beautiful scenery, so the city is a magnet for visitors both home and abroad.
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