As the capital city of China, Beijing is like a big garden. There are so many kinds of flowers in it, including not only graceful peony, but also newly blue enchantress. It is the perfect combination of modern and classic. 

 

Beijing located on the north edge of Huabei plain, surrounded by Hebei province, and connected with Tianjin in its South-eastern side. Beijing is 16,808 square kilometres, and has the population of 11 million. It is the political and culture center of China as well as the pivot of international communication. Beisides, Beijing is also a city of historical and cultural fame.

 

From the warfare of Yan and Zhao in Warring States to the big unification in Qin Dynasty, and from AnShi Rebellion in Tang Dynasty to the South expedition of Mongolia, Beijing had went through the prosperousness of Ming Dynasty, also, it had witnessed the declination of Qing Dynasty. Beijing have regarded as capital city for several hundred years, and in this process, the city gradually forms its own cultural atmosphere-- solemn, elegant, orthodox but leisure.

 

The long history and the solid human accumulation form the unique feature of Beijing. However, nowadays, more and more active and modern atmosphere has brought in this city. 2008 Olympic Games and the various global conferences make Beijing more and more international. But if you go deeper, you will find that the typical flavour of Beijing is still in those Hutongs and old restaurants.

 

Beijing is old. As the capital city of several Dynasties and today's China, Beijing is like epitome of the history of China. Beijing is new. Now the city is standing out in the world with a brand new image.