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.
作为中国的首都，北京是全国的政治、经济、文化、教育、国际贸易和交流中心。北京位于中国北部，靠近港口城市天津，部分被河北省环绕，是最重要的交通枢纽（transportation hub）和入境口岸。北京作为中国的六大古都之一，在中国的历史长河中向来是政治和社会中心，并占据灵魂地位。现在北京已经成为全球最受欢迎的旅游目的地之一。
