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BEIJING
In the past, Chinese created a brilliant culture. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, great changes have taken place, especially after 1978 when China began to carry out the policy of reforms and opening up to the outside world. Today, China is playing an increasingly important role in the international affairs economically, politically and culturally, and has attracted more and more attention worldwide.
Beijing has a whole area of 16808 square kilometers, stretching 160 kilometers from east to west and over 180 kilometers from north to south. It has 18 districts and counties. They are Dongchen, Xichen, Xuanwu, Chongwen, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai and Shijingshan in the surburbs and Fangshan, Mengtougou, Changping, Tongxian, Shunyi, Daxing, Huairou, Miyun, Pinggu and Yianqing in the outer suburbs.
Beijing, the political and cultural heart of China, is a vibrant capital of the country that's moving toward the future at hyper speed. Friendly and hardworking over 14 million people of the city, along with its historical sights and vibrancy, Beijing's drawing cards include its mouth-watering cuisine, fabulous shopping and thriving nightlife. A thrilling and unforgettable experience awaits visitors in Beijing to see heritage and elegant sites including Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Peking Man Site, Beihai Park and Tiananmen Square. In Beijing, the spiritual heart of the world's most populous country, development will continues at a fast pace as it gets ready to host the Best Ever 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
 
Forbidden City
Great Wall
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