Bejing🚤

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📍 Location
• Situated in northern China, close to the Great Wall and surrounded by mountains on three sides.
• It serves as a political, cultural, and transportation hub of the country.

🏛 History
• Has been the capital of several Chinese dynasties, including the Ming and Qing.
• Rich in heritage, with UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and sections of the Great Wall nearby.

🌆 Modern City
• Population: over 21 million people.
• A mix of ancient tradition (hutongs, temples, palaces) and modern development (skyscrapers, tech centers, high-speed rail).
• Important global city, home to major universities, government institutions, and international businesses.

🌏 Highlights & Attractions
• Forbidden City (Palace Museum) – former imperial palace.
• Tiananmen Square – one of the largest public squares in the world.
• Great Wall of China (Badaling & Mutianyu sections) – easily accessible from Beijing.
• Temple of Heaven – Ming dynasty ritual complex.
• 798 Art District – modern art galleries in old factories.
• Peking Duck – world-famous local dish.

✈️ Travel Tips
• Best time to visit: Spring (April–May) and Autumn (September–October) for clear skies and pleasant weather.
• Winters are cold and dry, summers are hot and humid.
• The city has an extensive subway system, making it easy to travel around.