Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China, a city with over three thousand years of history that served as the seat of power for numerous Chinese dynasties.
Beijing served as the capital during several major Chinese dynasties, most notably the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is home to the Forbidden City, the imperial palace complex that housed Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years.
The city's Tiananmen Square is one of the largest public squares in the world and has played host to numerous significant events in modern Chinese history.
Beijing hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008 and the Winter Olympics in 2022, becoming the first city to host both, and remains China's political and cultural center alongside its role as a major global economic hub.