Lao She Talks About Beijing

Author: Lao She
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In this book, Mr. Lao She introduces us to the spring breeze, early summer, early autumn, winter, the Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and other aspects of Beijing, as well as the Gaohua Bridge, Desheng Bridge, Jishuitan, city walls, West Fourth Archway, and the author's friends, family, mother, and his hobbies. It is the best choice for you to understand Beijing. Today's Beijing has evolved from its historical roots. When we rejoice at the ever-changing new Beijing, we often turn back, quietly longing for the past of Beijing. Yes, the yesterday of Beijing, the old Beijing, is something we should not forget. There, we have our long history, profound traditions, and endless sentiments. As we welcome the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Beijing is opening its arms to embrace the world. In history, Beijing has been the focus of both Chinese people and international friends.
The "Beijing Compendium" series consists of nine books: Lao She Talks About Beijing, Jin Shoushen Talks About Beijing, Zhang Zhongxing Talks About Beijing, Hou Renzhi Talks About Beijing, Zhu Jiaji Talks About Beijing, Liu Yeqiu Talks About Beijing, Deng Yunxiang Talks About Beijing, Zhao Luo Talks About Beijing, and Ye Zufu Talks About Beijing. The nine authors, from Lao She to Ye Zufu, are all renowned experts in the study of Beijing, outstanding scholars with deep knowledge of history and literature. As "insiders," they narrate the history and geography of Beijing, describe its customs, and record its folk traditions, all of which hold great historical and cultural value.