An Overview of Beijing

Beijing (formerly called Peking, Beiping, Dadu, Jingcheng, and Yanjing in different periods of Chinese history) is the capital city of the People’s Republic of China. It is also the nation’s political and cultural hub. Additionally, it is the focal point for the country’s transportation, scientific and technological development, education and communication. Its present-day population is over eleven million; thus,it is the second largest city in China (source).

Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is the nation’s political, cultural, scientific and educational heart as well as a key transportation hub. Beijing has served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and architectural/scenic beauty. Beijing’s travel industry has forged forward after China’s economic reforms in 1978, and the city is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Beijing became the focus of world attention in 2008 when it hosted the Olympics. The games were a symbol of both China’s progress and China’s tradition with high-class and eye-catching facilities and spectacular ceremonies. Beijing shows, better than anywhere, the rapid development of Chinese society. The depth and breadth of Chinese civilization is laid before you every day in Beijing–neon lights, giant malls, and contemporary architectures. You can see a lot in one day, too little in a week, and not enough in a lifetime (source).

Religion in Beijing

Religion is complex in Beijing, and in China in general. Many of the belief systems hover somewhere between traditional religion and old philosophy, as they universally believe in a sacred or spiritual world, but vary in how influential that world is in everyday life. Religions in China also do not demand exclusivity from their members. Chinese citizens may practice several different religions at one time, without feeling any sense of disloyalty.

 That said, there are three main religions (or philosophies as the case may be) prominent in Beijing culture: Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Daoism (also called Taoism) is the only one native to China. Islam and Christianity have made minor inroads into the city (source).

Would you pray that God would send more laborers to this city and country to lift His name high?

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