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Beijing, also formerly known in English as Peking, is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China. Beijing is China's second largest city, after Shanghai. Beijing is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and motorways passing through the city. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. Beijing is recognised as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People's Republic of China. The city hosted the 2008 Olympic Games. This city has embarked on a new millennium rollercoaster and it's taking the rest of China with it. |
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Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now known as the Palace Museum. The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family. For almost five centuries, it served as the home of the Emperor and his household. It is now open to tourists. |
