Welcome to Beijing
As capital city of the third largest country in the world, Beijing has high expectations for the Games. After a turbulent history, it wasn't until the 15th century that this metropolis, which now has 15 million residents, received its current name. It means "Northern capital".
During this period the world's largest palace complex, the "Forbidden City" and the Temple of Heaven, were erected. Magnificent parks and numerous temples are contemporary witnesses of this glorious past. They are also places of silence where visitors can dive into traditional Chinese life.
Beijing got the Games it started an enormous development process. Western enterprises entered the city, and the infrastructure is improving rapidly. The construction of a new underground system and the extension of the road network have improved the quality of life.
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