Beijing Guide (Bilingual)

Author: China International Publishing Group
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: If you are a first-time traveler to Beijing, you are sure to want to know the charming aspects of this ancient capital; if you are a "China expert" who has worked and lived in Beijing for a considerable period, you will also hope to make friends with your Chinese friends in a "Chinese way"; even if you are a native Beijing resident, the ancient charm and modern vibrancy of Beijing are endless treasures for you to explore. This issue of "Beijing Guide" introduces the origins and taboos of traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival, and recommends many places for sightseeing, entertainment, dining, and shopping, guiding you through the city.
"Food is the first necessity of the people." In Beijing, there are restaurants that inherit China's "Eight Great Culinary Traditions," shops filled with ethnic flavors, and authentic international cuisines waiting to be discovered. After enjoying a delicious meal, you can stroll through the city's tea houses, savoring the fragrance of tea; you can browse through bustling shopping malls filled with dazzling goods; you can visit cinemas to experience the of visuals and sound; you can explore the city to rediscover the grandeur of historical landmarks and the rustic charm of hutong culture; or you can go on a drive to feel the vicissitudes and majesty of the Great Wall and the modernity and passion of ski resorts.
"Beijing Guide" is like a chain, helping people understand the charm of old Beijing; it is like a window, deepening people's understanding of new Beijing; it is like a helper, assisting you in planning your tomorrow.