Beijing, once the capital of four dynasties in history and the capital of China today, was formerly called Peking in English. With a 3,000 years history and 11 million people, it is covering 16,808 square kilometers in area. It serves as the political, cultural, educational center and the most important center for international trades and communications in China.

Situated in Northeast China, Beijing borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east, and Tianjin Municipality to the southeast. Five rivers run through the city, connecting it to the eastern Bohai Sea. Administratively, it is one of the four municipalities of the China, the other threes, (Tianjin, Shanghai and Chongqing). It is equals the status of a province, reporting directly to the central government. For more information see Beijing Travel Guide