Western Jing's Famous Tombs

Author: Zhang Baozhang
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Publish Date: 1997-03-01
Features: Beijing is a world-renowned historical and cultural city. With the modernization of the city, the historical remains and landmarks of old Beijing are gradually disappearing. As for those lesser-known local customs, anecdotes, and historical materials of social life from different eras, they are often buried and forgotten. However, "Old News" holds certain reference value for understanding Beijing's history and regional culture. Yet, some content of "Old News" is not even recorded in official historical accounts. The purpose of the "Beijing Old News Series" is to help people understand Beijing's history and cultural heritage, and to foster a deeper love for Beijing's present and future.