Series of Books on Historical and Cultural Cities in China—Baoding

Author: Liang Shihe and Cheng Xiaojun (editors)
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Like ninety-nine brilliant pearls embedded in the crown of Chinese civilization, they embody the essence of five thousand years of material and spiritual creation of the Chinese nation; as if ninety-nine majestic monuments standing on the vast land of East Asia, they declare to the world the eternal depth of the Chinese nation's profound civilization. Let us get close to these famous cities! Explore their historic sites, recall the heroes and talents on the historical stage and their achievements, touch the veins and rhythms of their historical and cultural heritage, and trace the evolution of their rise and fall. Thus, let us feel the past glory of the Chinese nation, appreciate the outstanding creative spirit of the Yellow River descendants, interpret Eastern wisdom and character, and reflect on the weight and hardships of the history of an ancient nation. Furthermore, let us consciously and rationally examine the traditional culture of Chinese civilization, penetrate the cultural essence that transcends time and space, embrace the new era, and create new brilliance.
This is an ancient city on the vast plain of Hebei Province. Here, the gold-embroidered jade suit and the Changxin Palace Lamp unearthed from the Lingshan Han Tombs are found; here, the birthplace of Liu Bei, who dominated the Three Kingdoms period; here, the Qing Western Tombs, listed as a World Cultural Heritage site; here, the Ranzhuang Tunnel Network, which made the Japanese invaders tremble with fear; and here, a group of historical figures who left a strong mark on Chinese history, such as Lin Xiangru, Liu Bei, Zu Chongzhi, Liu Yuxi, and Zhao Kuangyin. This book introduces you to the land of Baoding, where fifteen national key cultural relic protection units will leave you dazzled and reluctant to leave: the Zhili Governor's Office is the only well-preserved Qing Dynasty governor's office complex in China today; the Lingshan Han Tombs are the most complete and largest cave palace in China today; the Dingzhou Kaixuan Temple Pagoda is the tallest brick and timber structure pagoda in the world today; the Ding ware produced in Dingzhou was not only an imperial but also spread to Central Asia and Eastern Europe through the Silk Road.