China
Beijing
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Beijing, previously romanized as Peking, is the capital city of China. With more than 21.8 million residents, it is the world's most populous national capital city, as well as China's second-largest city by urban area, after Shanghai. It is located in Northern China and is governed as a provincial-level direct-administered municipality with 16 municipal districts.
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What to see in Beijing
Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is the imperial palace complex in the center of the Imperial City in Beijing, China. It was the residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political…
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Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications in China. They were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against vari…
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Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square or Tian'anmen Square is a city square in the city centre of Beijing, China, named after the Tiananmen ("Gate of Heavenly Peace") located to its north, which separates it fro…
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National Museum of China
The National Museum of China is an art and history museum located on the eastern side of Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The National Museum of China has a total construction area of about 200,…
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