Beijing, also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center. Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. It has been the heart of China’s history for centuries, and there is scarcely a major building of any age in Beijing that does not have at least some national historical significance. The city is renowned for its opulent palaces, temples, and huge stone walls and gates. Its art treasures and universities have long made it a centre of culture and art in China.
Beijing Opera is well-known throughout the national capital. Commonly lauded as one of the
highest achievements of Chinese culture, Beijing Opera is performed through a combination of
song, spoken dialogue, and codified action sequences, such as gestures, movement, fighting
and acrobatics.
Mandarin cuisine is the local style of cooking in Beijing. Peking Roast Duck is perhaps the
most well-known dish. The Manchu-Han Chinese full banquet is a traditional banquet
originally intended for the ethnic-Manchu emperors of the Qing Dynasty; it remains very
prestigious and expensive.
The Temple of Heaven was initially built in Yongle year 18 of the Ming Dynasty (in 1420).
Situated in the southern part of the city, it covers the total area of 273 hectares. With
the additions and rebuild during the Ming, Qing and other Dynasties, this grand set of
structures look magnificent and glorious, the dignified environment appears solemn and
respectful.
The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China,
it stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to Lop Lake in the west, along an arc that
roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. The most comprehensive
archaeological survey has concluded that all the walls measure 8851.8 km.
The Palace Museum is existing biggest, most integrity of thou building cluster.It is been
one of five greatest temples in the world by the fame.
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