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Shunyi
Shunyi District () is an administrative district of Beijing, located to the northeast of the city's urban core. As of 2014, the population of the district is around 983,000, of which approximately 601,000 have local residency permits. The Beijing Capital International Airport is located in the geographical boundaries of the district, though it is technically under the jurisdiction of Chaoyang district. Shunyi borders the Beijing districts of Pinggu to the east, Tongzhou to the south, Chaoyang to the southwest, Changping to the west, Huairou to the north, and Miyun to the northeast, as well as Hebei province to the southeast. Shunyi has large communities of foreign expatriates. Overview Shunyi District has an area of and a long-term resident population of approximately 983,000 as of 2013. The district is divided into 5 subdistricts of the city of Shunyi, the Airport subdistrict, and 19 towns. The urban area of Shunyi (2000 Census population 104,952 in Subdistricts) has an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British School Of Beijing
The British School of Beijing, Shunyi () is an international school in Shunyi District, Beijing, China. Nord Anglia Education operates this school, situated in the residential area of Shunyi and taking pupils from 18 months through to 18 years of age (Pre-Nursery students through to Sixth form college), along with its sister school, The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun (), based in the central Embassy district of Sanlitun and catering to students from the ages of 2 to 11. As of 2012 the British School of Beijing, then a single school composed of two campuses, was the second largest international school in Beijing.Stefonek, Jonathan.Passion for teaching English-style grows in Beijing suburbs. ''China Daily''. 7 October 2012. Retrieved on 2 October 2015. The following year it was divided into two separate schools. History The school was founded in 2003. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yangzhen
Yangzhen Area () or Yang Town () is an area and a town located within Shunyi District, Beijing, China. It shares border with Mulin and Longwantun Towns to its north, Zhang Town to its east, Dasungezhuang and Beiwu Towns to its south, Beisui and Nancai Towns to its west, and Beixiaoying Town to its northwest. As of 2020, it had a population of 64,578. The settlement here was used to be called Mazhuang (马庄), but with the reign of Wanli Emperor, it was changed to Yangzhen () due to the increasing influence of Yang family within the area. History Administrative divisions In 2021, Yangzhen Area consisted of 45 subdivisions, including 4 communities and 41 villages: Transportation Yangzhen is approximately 1 hour by bus from downtown Beijing's Dongzhimen (东直门) long-distance bus terminal. Gallery File:北京大发正大有限公司 - panoramio - 山海风.jpg, Beijing Dafa Zhengda Ltd. Co., 2007 File:Shunyi, Beijing, China - panoramio - jetsun (8).jpg, Hanshiqiao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanfaxin, Beijing
Nanfaxin Area () is an area and a town in western Shunyi District, Beijing, China. It borders Mapo Town and Shuangfeng Subdistrict to its north, Wangquan Subdistrict and Renhe Town to its east, Capital Airport Subdistrict to its south, Houshayu and Gaoliying Towns to its west. The 2020 Chinese census counted 54,195 residents for the area. The settlement here used to be called Faxin Village, named after the two dominant families, Fa (法) and Xin (信), within the region. During the Ming dynasty, many villagers moved north and established another Faxin Village, so this region was renamed Nanfaxin () to avoid confusion. History Administrative divisions In 2021, Nanfaxin Area was made up of 17 subdivisions, in which 1 was a community and 16 were villages A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town (although the word is often used to describe both hamlets and smaller towns), with a population typically rangi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park
The Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park () was built for the Rowing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, rowing, Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, canoeing and Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics, 10 km open-water swimming events in the 2008 Summer Olympics. It is located in Mapo Village in the Shunyi District in Beijing. The first competitions at the venue were held in August 2007, a year ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics, 2008 Olympic Games for which it was built. The World Junior Rowing Championships, China Open Canoe/Kayak Slalom and China Canoe/Kayak Flatwater Open were all held in that month as part of the "Good Luck Beijing" series of sporting events. The Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics, 10 km marathon swimming event and the second qualifying event of the 2008 Summer Olympics were also held there. Slalom course The slalom course is generally considered to be difficult, even by Olympic standards. The water speed is 7.5 meters/second. With a drop of 6.3 meters (21 ft) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beijing
} Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 million residents. It has an administrative area of , the third in the country after Guangzhou and Shanghai. It is located in Northern China, and is governed as a municipality under the direct administration of the State Council with 16 urban, suburban, and rural districts.Figures based on 2006 statistics published in 2007 National Statistical Yearbook of China and available online at archive. Retrieved 21 April 2009. Beijing is mostly surrounded by Hebei Province with the exception of neighboring Tianjin to the southeast; together, the three divisions form the Jingjinji megalopolis and the national capital region of China. Beijing is a global city and one of the world's leading centres for culture, diplomacy, politics, finance, busi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International School Of Beijing
The International School of Beijing (ISB, ) is a non-profit international coeducational day school in Beijing, China. The school was founded in 1980 and offers a dual English and Chinese language program for students from EY to Grade 12. ISB is recognised by the Beijing Education Commission (BEC) as an independent school for expatriate children. History In the 1970s, a small foreign school was established in Beijing, under the auspices of the United States Liaison Office in Beijing, precursor to the US Embassy. Classes were held in a hallway in a diplomatic apartment compound in Sanlitun, with 8 students and 2 certified teachers. In 1980 the US Embassy merged its school with those of the British and Australian embassies. The Canadian and New Zealand embassies joined in, and the five nations together formally founded the International School of Beijing. Located on the grounds of the US Embassy, the school provided education for the children of the five founding embassi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport is one of two international airports serving Beijing, the other one being Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). It is located northeast of Beijing's city center, in an exclave of Chaoyang District and the surroundings of that exclave in suburban Shunyi District. The airport is owned and operated by the Beijing Capital International Airport Company Limited, a state-controlled company. The airport's IATA Airport code, PEK, is based on the city's former romanized name, Peking. Beijing Capital has rapidly ascended in rankings of the world's busiest airports in the past decade. It had become the busiest airport in Asia in terms of passenger traffic and total traffic movements by 2009. It was the world's second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic between 2010 and 2021. The airport registered 557,167 aircraft movements (takeoffs and landings), ranking 6th in the world in 2012. In terms of cargo traffic, Beijing airport has a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China International Exhibition Center
The China International Convention Centers () consists of two convention halls in Beijing, China. The Jing'anzhuang Center is located in downtown Chaoyang District while the new Tianzhu Center is located in Shunyi District, close to Beijing Capital International Airport. Public transport Sanyuanqiao station of Line 10 and Capital Airport Express, and Guangximen station of Line 13 are closely located to Jing'anzhuang Center. China International Exhibition Center station of Line 15 serves Tianzhu New Center, connecting it to downtown Beijing } Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 .... Several bus routes are available near both site. References Buildings and structures in Beijing Tourist attractions in Beijing Convention and exhibition centers in China {{Beiji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaoyang District, Beijing
Chaoyang District () is a core district of Beijing. It borders the districts of Shunyi to the northeast, Tongzhou to the east and southeast, Daxing to the south, Fengtai to the southwest, Dongcheng, Xicheng and Haidian to the west, and Changping to the northwest. Chaoyang is home to the majority of Beijing's many foreign embassies, the well-known Sanlitun bar street, as well as Beijing's growing central business district. The Olympic Green, built for the 2008 Summer Olympics, is also in Chaoyang. Chaoyang extends west to Chaoyangmen on the eastern 2nd Ring Road, and nearly as far east as the Ximazhuang toll station on the Jingtong Expressway. Within the urban area of Beijing, it occupies , making it the central city's largest district, with Haidian second. As of 2005, Chaoyang had a total population of 3,642,000, making it the most populous district in Beijing. The district has jurisdiction over 22 subdistrict offices and 20 area offices. Chaoyang is also home to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinnacle Plaza
Pinnacle Plaza (荣祥广场) is a shopping complex located in the Shunyi District of Beijing, China. It is located nearby to several housing complexes including River Garden, Yosemite, Capital Paradise and Eurovilla.It houses several restaurants including a Burger King, Starbucks and Dominoes Pizza. It is also located close to the International School of Beijing The International School of Beijing (ISB, ) is a non-profit international coeducational day school in Beijing, China. The school was founded in 1980 and offers a dual English and Chinese language program for students from EY to Grade 12. ... and the British School of Beijing, which follows the British curriculum and is one of the most international schools in Beijing. Pinnacle Plaza is a Place where the expats living in Beijing usually are because of the foreign supermarket and proximity to housing complexes near Pinnacle Plaza. External links * https://www.thebeijinger.com/directory/pinnacle-plaza Shopping ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canoeing At The 2008 Summer Olympics
Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing was held from August 11 to 23 at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park. Peter Hochschorner and Pavol Hochschorner from Slovakia became the first Canoe slalom, slalom canoeists to win three Olympic gold medals. Qualification Medal summary By event Slalom Sprint ;Men ;Women By nation References International Canoe Federation [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tongzhou District, Beijing
Tongzhou District (, alternate spellings ''Tungchow'' ''Tungchou'' (T'ung-chou), or Tong County during 1914–1997) is a district of Beijing. It is located in southeast Beijing and considered the eastern gateway to the nation's capital. Downtown Tongzhou itself lies around east of central Beijing, at the northern end of the Grand Canal (China), Grand Canal (on the junction between the Tonghui Canal and the Northern Canal) and at the easternmost end of Chang'an Avenue. The entire district covers an area of , or 6% of Beijing's total area. It had a population of 673,952 at the 2000 Census, and has seen significant growth and development since then, growing to a population of 1,184,000 at the 2010 Census. The district is subdivided into four subdistricts, ten towns, and one ethnic township. History Tongzhou was founded in 195 BC during the Western Han Dynasty under the name of Lu (路) County, although there is evidence for human settlement in the Neolithic. At the start of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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