BEIJING GEOGRAPHY |
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Beijing borders Hebei province to the north, west, south, and for a tiny
fraction to the east. The southwestern part borders Tianjin municipality.
Hills dominate the scene to the north, northwest and west of Beijing.
The city's climate is harsh, characterized by hot, humid summers (due to the
East Asian monsoon), and cold, windy, dry winters (reflecting the influence
of the vast Siberian anticyclone, or high-pressure system).
The urban area of Beijing spreads out in bands of concentric ring roads.
Tian'anmen is right at the centre of Beijing, and is directly to the south
of the well-known Forbidden City, and to the east of Zhongnanhai, current
residence of the paramount leaders of the People's Republic of China.
Running through central Beijing is the famous Chang'an Avenue. |
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| Most of the area of Beijing Municipality, however, is found outside the
urban area of Beijing, and extends in all directions, especially northwards
into the Yanshan Mountains. |
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