Beijing (hereinafter referred to as "Beijing") is the capital of People's Republic of China (PRC), the national center for politics, culture, international exchanges and scientific and technological innovation, the seat of the Central Committee of People's Republic of China (PRC), the Central People's Government of People's Republic of China (PRC), the National People's Congress, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the Central Military Commission, and the seat of the Central Theater Command. It is one of the first national historical and cultural cities and the city with the most world cultural heritage in the world.
Beijing is located in the northern part of North China Plain, backed by Yanshan Mountains and adjacent to Tianjin and Hebei, with a total area of 164 10.54 square kilometers. Peking man appeared in Zhoukoudian area 700 thousand years ago. BC 1045 was the capital of Ji, Yan and other vassal states. Since 938, it has become the capital of Liao, Jin, Yuan and Ming and Qing Dynasties. 1 949 65438+1October1became the capital of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Beijing is an ancient capital with a history of more than 3000 years. It has different titles in different dynasties, with roughly more than 20 nicknames.
Yan Dou, according to historical records, was sealed to Yan in 1 122 BC after Zhou Wuwang destroyed the business. Yan Dou is named after being the capital of ancient Yan State. Among the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period, there is Yan State, which is said to be named after its proximity to Yanshan Mountain, and its capital is called "Yan Dou".