Beijing is a city with a history of over 3,000 years, and it has functioned over 800 years as China 's capital. Now, it is the political, cultural and international activity center of China . The long history of the city has endowed Beijing with very rich cultural heritage.

Economically, Beijing is also a booming modern metropolis and a city on the move. Its dynamic growth reflects that of china as a whole. At the same time, the contemporary Beijing is culturally creative and innovative, embracing diverse cultures and traditions.

Geographic location: 39 ¡ã 56 ' N and 116 ¡ã 20 ' E. Beijing rests in the southern part of the North China Plain.

Total area: 16,808 square km, 38% of the total is flatland.

Administrative divisions: a total of 16 districts and 2 counties.

Population: 14,927,000

Climate: Beijing lies in the warm temperature zone with a semi-humid climate. It has four distinctive seasons, with hot and rainy summer and cold and dry winter.

Temperature in August: 25.6 o C

City trees: Oriental arborvitae and cypress