Beijing

Beijing is one of the largest cities and capital of China now. In Beijing, you can explore the Great Wall of China. There’s also the Forbidden City, a giant palace where emperors used to live.

• Liao (916-1125) & Jin (1115-1234) were ruled by nomadic Khitan and Jurchen peoples respectively. These rulers mixed their own cultures with the existing cultures of Beijing and make it a more interesting place.

• Yuan (1271-1368): Founded by Kublai Khan, the Yuan Mongols made Beijing the capital of a vast Eurasian empire. They built the Great Wall and started construction on the Forbidden City.

• Ming (1421-1644): Established Beijing as the official capital and built the Forbidden City.

• Qing (1644-1912): The Manchu-led Qing dynasty made Beijing as their capital as well.

• Early Republic of China (1912-1928): After the Qing dynasty, Beijing remained the capital during the early years of the Republic of China.

• People’s Republic of China (1949-present): Since the Communist revolution in 1949, Beijing has continued to be the capital of modern China.

Major Landmarks and Historical Sites in Beijing

Forbidden City: This is a huge palace complex where Chinese emperors used to live. It has many beautiful buildings and gardens inside. People couldn’t just go in whenever they wanted – it was “forbidden” to most people.

Great Wall: This is a long wall made of stone, brick, and other materials. It was built a long time ago to protect China from enemies. It stretches across mountains, deserts, and grasslands. Today, it is a famous symbol of China and a popular tourist destination.

Ancient Capitals of China: China has a long history each part is like a different era when one family ruled the country. Throughout history, different capitals have been chosen for various reasons.

In this article, we will discuss the four major ancient capitals that are Beijing, Nanjing, Xi’an, and Luoyang. These cities saw many big events and had lots of different rulers.

In this article, You will get to know about the List of Ancient Capitals of China.