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Beijing, through time.

Discover Beijing’s history, age reference and living heritage.

A city has many beginnings. Ages below count calendar years to 2026 from the stated milestone, not exact birthdays or the first human presence. Illustrations are AI-created artistic interpretations, not historical evidence.

Imagined historic Beijing courtyard community, traditional hutong roofs, families sharing a meal.
Imagined historic Beijing courtyard community, traditional hutong roofs, families sharing a meal. · AI illustration

Jin capital construction milestone

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873 yearsfrom 1153 CE to 2026

Beijing has a city history stretching back far beyond the Jin dynasty. The construction of Jin Zhongdu in 1151–1153 is one useful capital-era reference. Archaeological remains of its water system reveal how an ancient capital functioned.

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Explore the city's historical layers through its museums, courtyards and surviving archaeological sites.

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