- Historical name:
- Dadu, Hanbalık
- Founded:
- 1045 BCE
- Peak population:
- 21,000,000 (2023 CE)
- Status:
- Capital city
Beijing (historically Dadu, Hanbalık) is a historic city mapped in the World History Atlas, with records dating from 1045 BCE. Explore the civilizations that held it across time on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Beijing?
- Beijing is a historic city (historically known as Dadu, Hanbalık) documented in the World History Atlas.
- When was Beijing founded?
- 1045 BCE
- What was the historical name of Beijing?
- Dadu, Hanbalık