This Satellite Image dated 26 November 2004 , gives a clear overview of Central Beijing City, with clockwise the Xicheng, Dongcheng,Chongwen and Xuanwu Districts within the area of the Former
City Walls (now 2nd Ring Road). Outside the Box-like Shape in the Photo, large
far including mainly farmlands and industrial buildings. The City, however is fast
expanding and surely new developments will have taken place, especially outside
the City. The City is rapidly undergoing transformation, not only in advance of the
2008 Olympics, but further as a part of the city modernization plan to be completed
such as the Olympic Stadia and Olympic Village all lie Due North of this image,
Included in this Map , links to well-known and easily recognizable landmarks in
each district of the City, for easy reference, identifying and finding locations.
Designates 15Th Century Ming Dynasty Palace and Ching Dynasty expansions, comprising the Purple Imperial "Forbidden" City, most exclusive part of Beijing.
