As the capital of China, Beijing is the nation's political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication center. Located in northern China, close to the port city of Tianjin and partially surrounded by Hebei Province, it serves as the most important transportation hub and port of entry. As one of the six ancient capital cities in China, it has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout China's long history. Now it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
作為中國的首都,北京是全國的政治、經(jīng)濟、文化、教育、國際貿(mào)易和交流中心。北京位于中國北部,靠近港口城市天津,部分被河北省環(huán)繞,是最重要的交通樞紐(transportation hub)和入境口岸。北京作為中國的六大古都之一,在中國的歷史長河中向來是政治和社會中心,并占據(jù)靈魂地位?,F(xiàn)在北京已經(jīng)成為全球最受歡迎的旅游目的地之一。