Beijing

The capital of China, in the northeastern part of the country; pop. 6,920,000. It became the country's capital in 1421, at the start of the Ming period, and survived as the capital of the Republic of China after the revolution of 1912. Also called (esp. formerly) Peking .

Beijing City has a continental climate. January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 24 degrees Fahrenheit. At an average temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit, July is the warmest. The best time to visit Beijing is May, September and October.

Beijing is world-reknowned as a tourist city. Main interests include The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tianmen Square, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tomb, and more.

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