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Beijing is the capital of the People's Republic of China and is the nation's center of government, economy, culture, and international activities. It has 18 districts and counties, with an area of 16,800 square kilometers and a population of 11 million. Beijing meaning Northern Capital is a place of both ancient history and dazzling modernity. The city itself is traversed by freeways and hundreds of flyovers. High-rises adorn the lengths of this city making it a vivid metropolis within China. Beijing, however, is a city of bewildering juxtapositions. Despite the urban construction that makes it a modern metropolis, Beijing has a long history. It's history starts as early as 500 000 years ago, when the Peking Man lived there. It is an ancient cultural city that served for more than 800 years as the capital of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Beijing is nowadays known for its many special places of interest.
Hong Kong Island, originally named Victoria in honor of the queen, covers 30 square miles. With 150 years of British colonial influence woven into 5,000 years of Chinese culture, Hong Kong is a city of contrasts. From the ancient Chinese culture found in its Chinese temples, to a more modern taste found within its karaoke bars, Hong Kong truly enchants its visitors with everything from food, art, architecture, to the traditional festivals. Hong Kong Island is a mosaic of thrilling experiences, memorable adventures, and pure serenity.
Tokyo, Japan's capital city is a place of vast proportions where the old and the new collide into a fabulously detailed city. Upon arrival visitors are confronted with the sheer energy that radiates from within Tokyo. Tokyo's city is a bundle of exotic sights and sounds. The night view is recommended to appreciate the seemingly endless tapestry of Tokyo lights. Despite two major disasters, Tokyo once named Edo, for its location at the mouth of the Sumida-gawa River, has remarkably transformed into a modern Japanese metropolis. Tokyo is un-refutably an emblem of a success story in action.
The island nation of the Republic of Singapore lies one degree north of the Equator in Southern Asia. The country includes the island of Singapore and 58 or so smaller islands. Because of its efficient and determined government, Singapore has become a flourishing country that excels in trade and tourism and is a model to developing nations. The capital city, also called Singapore, covers about a third of the area of the main island.
In the midst of dynamic growth as a fast paced modern commercial center, Bangkok manages to preserve its cultural heritage to a marked degree. The soaring roofs and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city's many historic temples: Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of Dawn and other shrines present the visitor with a picture of medieval Oriental wonder; as in an Eastern fairytale.
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