Beijing

Beijing

China's climate is one of extremes -- hot summers in most parts of the country, bitter winters in the north and comfortable winters in the south. Spring rains can make southern cities (especially Guilin and Guangzhou) dreadfully humid. Sandstorms can be a problem in the north (including Beijing) in April. Tibet can be bitter cold, even in the autumn and late spring. Shenyang belongs to the temperate zone and is greatly influenced by monsoons all the year round. The lowest temperature is -28.5 C and the highest is 36.1 C. July is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 24.7 C

Through more than 50 years of construction, Beijing has changed from a consumer-city to a major city with various industries. Beijing ranks second among the top 50 cities in China in terms of comprehensive power, and is the first among the 40 best cities in China in terms of investment enviroment. With China's reform and opening up, Beijing is improving urban construction on an unprecedented scale. Its speed of development is astonishing and it brings about changes day by day. Around this graceful ancient capital, a large number of key national projects, massive infrastructure buildings and moden residential houses have sprung up. Wasteland and low, dilapidated houses are gradually disappearing, replaced by newly-built residential quarters of different styles and surrounded by greenbelts. Wide and smooth highways, magnificent overpasses and expressways link Beijing with its neighboring provinces and cities. And eye-catching green trees and gardens have made Beijing resemble a huge scroll of painting pleasing to both the eye and the mind.

Formerly known in English as Peking, Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is one of the four municipalities under the jurisdiction of the central government in China. Beijing is one of the six ancient cities in China. Beijing borders Hebei Province to its three sides - the north, west and south. To the southeast it borders Tianjin Municipality. Beijing is the second largest city in China just behind Shanghai. Beijing is recognised as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China. More than 140 foreign embassies are located. It is also an international exchange center.

Beijing is situated at 40 degrees north latitude and 116 degrees of longitudes. It is 43 meters above sea level and 183 kilometers from the sea. Beijing covers an area of 16,800 square kilometers, 38% of it is flat land and 62% mountains.

Beijing has a continental climate. Annual rainfall averages nearly 700 millimeters, most of it comes in July and August. Winter is dry and has little snow. The frost -free period is 185 days. the best time to visit Beijing is May, September and October, when people enjoy bright sunny day.

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