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Beijing

Beijing is one of the world's truly imposing cities, with a 3,000-year history and over 14 million people. Rich in history, the city has been China's primary capital for 800 years. It served

as the capital of the Yuan Dynasties (1206-1368), and the subsequent Ming (1368-1644), and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties whose imprint is evident in Beijing's countless pagodas, temples and imperial parks that exist peacefully alongside modern high-rises and bustling markets. It is the capital of People's Republic of China since 1949. The city is not only the nation's political capital, but also a major economic and cultural center in Asia and the world.

Beijing, a dynamic city where the old and new intermingle, remains a magnet for visitors from inside and outside China. It offers such a wide array of attractions that one can easily spend weeks without getting bored. Most of them are the very names reverberate with history and legend. Beijing provides our students with limitless opportunities for learning about all aspects of China's history and culture, just outside the school gates.

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