Beijing 北京 located in the North, is the most modern city of China and home to over 10 million people. It is the center of China's politics and a busy capital-city. As the seat of power of Chinese emperors throughout the centuries, Beijing is steeped in history and 26 of the traditions of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911).
Beijing has been the capital of China since Ming Dynasty. It retains plenty of evidence of its royal past, with aristocratic parks, temples, and palaces (all open to the public). Beijing is home to an incredible cultural display of art and historical artifacts in more than 50 museums, folk traditions that flourish in theaters, delicious dining in exotic settings, and cultural centers with fascinating demonstrations of centuries-old art and craft-making.
If you asked which place was my childhood favorite place? The answer is Beijing Zoo. At present, the zoo houses over 7,000 creatures of 600 different species, including the giant panda, red-crowned crane and Pere David's deer-all unique to China-as well as the African giraffe, rhinoceros, chimpanzee and antelope; American continent; wild ox from Europe; and elephant and gibbon from India.
"Nine million bicycles in Beijing, That is fact..." Yes,that is the song "Nine Million Bicycles in Beijing", but I am sure there are more than 9 million bicycles in Beijing. For most Beijing people, their main transportation is still bicycle. They think nothing of riding for an hour and a half to work each day.
As well-known, Beijing China will be the host of 2008 Olympic Games. Beijing is ready to show its new face to the world.
The Water Cube. It’s a fitting name for a natatorium that will ultimately look like a giant box of soap bubbles. The National Stadium, the shape of which has been likened to a bird's nest, will host track and field events as well as the games' opening and closing ceremonies.