Beijing, [a] previously romanized as Peking, [b] is the capital city of China. With more than 22 million residents, [11] it is the world's most populous national capital city, as well as China's …

Dec 17, 2025 · Peking Duck: Crispy, tender, savory, flavorful, aromatic, traditional. Beyond academia and cuisine, “Peking” lives on in established names and brands, especially those …

Feb 4, 2025 · How Peking Is Different From Beijing The city of Běijīng 北京 in northern China has been China's capital for centuries. However the name has not been consistently transcribed …

Peking and Beijing refer to the same city, with Beijing being the modern and official name. Peking is the older, romanized version of the name that was used in the past. The difference in …

May 13, 2025 · Peking is the old name for China’s capital. Today, Beijing is the official name used worldwide in maps, media, and government documents.

3 days ago · Beijing - Imperial Capital, Forbidden City, Great Wall: With but few interruptions, Beijing has been the capital of China for some eight centuries, and in number of years as the …

Aug 5, 2025 · Facts about Beijing including its location, postal code, area code, history, suburban districts, and famous attractions brief introduction.

5 days ago · The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens.

Beijing Opera, or Peking Opera (Jingju), is well-known throughout the national capital. Commonly lauded as one of the highest achievements of Chinese culture, Beijing Opera is performed …

Dec 23, 2025 · Beijing, city, province-level shi (municipality), and capital of the People’s Republic of China. The city has been an integral part of China’s history over the past eight centuries. …