Voice+thread+Storyboard-Beijing-6

Welcome to Beijing. Beijing is the nation's political, economic, cultural and educational center as well as China's most important center for international trade and communications. It has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history. King Wu declared Bejing the capital city in 1057 BC. Beijing has been an inhabited city for more than three thousand years. it has endured invasions by foreign powers, devastating fires, the rise and fall of powerful imperial dynasties and has emerged each time. In this picture we have the Forbidden City which is at the center of Beijing. It is the worlds largest palace complex. Having been the imperial palace for five centuries, it houses numerous rare treasures and curiosities. The Forbidden City is one of China's most ancient structures. || Although Beijing has the great title of being the second largest city of China, it also has many features that make it more unique, like having the biggest central square in the world - Tian'anmen Square. This square has been the site of a number of political events and student protests. When you visit this square you can see the Tian'anmen Tower, Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, the China National Museum and see the national flag raising ceremony. Thousands of people come to the Square every day. Another part of Beijing is its religion and people. The leading religions in Beijing culture are: Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Islam and Christianity have made minor inroads into the city. || Beijing has many special things inside of it. Including the number of people and how much land it takes up. Beijing has a population of 14.93 million people and is situated in the north eastern part of China at an elevation of 43.5m above sea level. Beijing has a whole area of 16808 km (about 6500 sq mi). It took many steps to build up the economy of Beijing and turn it into such a successful place, but Beijing toughed it out and is now more thriving and successful than ever. ||
 * [[image:105812398_29eb2e7165.jpg]] || Claire
 * [[image:96950073_2692a9eaeb.jpg]] || Amelia
 * [[image:125528214_0a309d03fd_m.jpg]] || Claire & Amelia