Scenery: Western Yan Scenery and Humanistic Heritage: Western Yan Scenery and Humanistic Heritage

Author: Xiao Dongfa
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: "Often meeting the lake's reflection to find meaning, occasionally grasping the spirit from the tower's shadow." It's not clear when people began to summarize the scenery of Yan Yuan with the phrase "a tower covered in confusion (a complete mess)," though the saying is humorous, it's also quite fitting. Surrounded by Wuming Lake, Boya Tower, and the library, Yan Yuan has given rise to many beautiful legends and numerous clever interpretations. This book is one of the volumes in the "Peking University Humanities and Landscapes" series. The beauty of Yan Yuan is world-renowned, with its lake reflections and tower shadows enchanting visitors. However, simply lingering in Yan Yuan's picturesque scenery far does not qualify as understanding Peking University. Only by connecting Peking University's history, humanities, and landscape with its scenery can one truly appreciate the charm of the university. While describing the landscapes of Yan Yuan, this book also reveals the profound spirit of Peking University, which is rooted in yet independent of its surroundings, as well as the century of vicissitudes it has experienced. The book integrates history, landscapes, and cultural anecdotes, filling a gap in the numerous books available on Peking University.