China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group
China Internet Information Center: Beijing: A Guide to China's Capital City
Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Learn the early background and history of this ancient city as well as about its historic sights, education, economy, religion, and aspects of the new modern day Beijing.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Beijing
This site from Britannica.com provides a good history of the city of Beijing.
Other
China Discover: Shanghai
Get to know the Chinese city of Shanghai. Although this is a tourist site, there is a useful amount of information concerning early beginnings, history and historic sights, politics, and the current modern day city.