Established in 1045 BC. Beijing is an ancient cultural city, serving for 800 years as the capital of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
Known as Peking by the Western world before 1949. Beijing became the cradle of China's new democratic revolution in the early nineteen twenties. The May Fourth Movement against imperialism and feudalism began in 1919. On October 1st, 1949, Chairman Mao announced to the world the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Beijing is a well-known tourist city for its many places of interest, including ancient architecture, royal gardens, mansions, towers, temples, palaces, and modern structures. It is a gathering place of artists and other talented people.
Airlines connect Beijing to more than 110 cities at home and abroad while the city boasts a fine railroad and highway system for local travelers. Urban construction has brought new changes to Beijing, building a unique combination of ancient civilization and modern metropolis.
One of four largest exhibition centers in Beijing, the China National Agricultural Exhibition Center (NAEC) is located in the Chaoyang District, only 20 minutes’ drive from Beijing International Airport. NAEC has l1 exhibition halls and 7 light-duty showrooms, with full service conference rooms, a multi-function hall, and guest rooms. InfoComm China 2009 will be held in a new purpose-built hall of size 13,000 square meters, which has been in service since May 2005.
