Names of Beijing - Wikipedia
WEBCapital of China. Entrance to the Beiping Municipal Government office, 1935. The city has had many other names. The chronological list below sets out both the names of the city itself, and, in earlier times, the names of the administrative entities covering the city today.
Beijing - Wikipedia
WEBBeijing, alternatively romanized as Peking, is the capital of China. With more than 22 million residents, Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city as well as China's second largest city after Shanghai.
Beijing | Province, City, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · What is the former name of Beijing? The former name of Beijing is Beiping (Pei-p’ing; “Northern Peace”). The third Ming emperor gave it the new name of Beijing (“Northern Capital”) during the 15th century.
History of Beijing - Wikipedia
WEBHistorical Names of Beijing; Year Name Dynasty Notes c. 11th century BC City of Ji 蓟城 State of Ji (Zhou dynasty) c. 7th century BC State of Yan (Zhou dynasty, Warring States) 221 BC Qin: 206 BC State of Yan: 202 BC Han: 106 BC - 318 AD City of Ji Youzhou 幽州 Han, Wei, Western Jin (晋) 319 Later Zhao: 350
Beijing - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBBeijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China. The city used to be known as Peking. It is in the northern and eastern parts of the country. Having more that 21 million residents, it is one of the most populous capital cities.
Beijing History: Old Names, Timeline - China Highlights
WEBBeijing's Used Name Major Events; Western Zhou Dynasty (1045 BC) Jin City: First city of China: Qin Dynasty (226 BC) Jin City: Qin Shihuang seized Jin City: Sui Dynasty (581-618) Zhuo Shire: Became a populous city: Tang Dynasty (618-907) Youzhou: Military center of Tang emperor: Liao Dynasty (916-1125) Nanjing: Second capital of Liao: Jin ...
History of the city of Beijing | Britannica
WEBLying on a broad plain in northeastern China, the city has been settled since ancient times and has been known by various names. It became the royal residence of Kublai Khan, who in 1272 named it Dadu.
Beijing - New World Encyclopedia
WEBBeijing (Chinese: 北京; pinyin: Běijīng; IPA: [pei˨˩ tɕɪŋ˥˥]; a metropolis in northern China, is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC). It was formerly known in English as Peking. Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.
Beijing - Wikiwand
WEBBeijing, alternatively romanized as Peking, is the capital of China. With more than 22 million residents, Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city as well as China's second largest city after Shanghai.
Beijing - Imperial Capital, Forbidden City, Great Wall | Britannica
WEBIn consequence, in 1403 the city was renamed Beijing (“Northern Capital”), and in 1421 it was officially made the capital city of the Ming dynasty. Beijing in the Ming period grew on a yet grander scale than under the Mongols. The former city walls and the extant moats, palaces, and temples were built mainly in the 15th century.
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