17.5 million people Language Chinese 
Average Maximum Temperature: 64 °F Average Minimum Temperature: 44 °F Hot humid summers... Cold windy dry winters Monsoon influenced humid continental climate Landscape Beijing is located at the northern tip of the North China Plain. • mountains to the north, northwest, and west shield the city from the surrounding desert • the Great Wall of China stretches across northern Beijing • the Hai River System flows in a southerly direction • the urban area is located in the south central part of the city 
Renminbi (RMB) Great Wall Of China 
2008 Olympic Stadium - "The Bird's Nest" 
Music Beijing Yinyue Tai is one of the most popular radio stations and is played on 97.4 FM. It plays of variety of music from classical, country, mandopop, and cantopop. Pop music and culture has played a large role in shaping the culture of Bejing's youth. Food Some common dishes of Beijing are Peking roast duck, Mongolian hot pot (a broth with thinly sliced beef), Chinese dumpings, and mutton. Other commom foods include rice, noodles, flat breads, and vegetables. 
Professional sport teams of Beijing include: Beijing Ducks (basketball) China Sharks (ice Hockey) Beijing Tigers (baseball) Table tennis is also a popular sport of Beijing. Special Events 
Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It falls between January 21st and February 20th depending on the lunisolar Chinese calendar. The celebration lasts 15 days. It is significant because of several myths and traditions. The new year is a time for a person to reflect on how they behaved and what they believed in the most. Click the map to learn more about Beijing! 
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