Historic Sites of Beijing

Author: Ban Wuchi
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The famous mountains and scenic spots in Beijing are written in various special symbols, recording the vicissitudes of the land and reflecting the history of the Chinese nation. They shine with the wisdom of the ancestors and also bear the pain and lessons of fratricidal conflicts. Ancient and modern gardens, plants and trees flourish and wither year after year. Across centuries, travelers pass by in a hurry, unable to fully appreciate the view of the western mountains with eternal snow visible through the windows. At sunset, the clear sky is painted with rosy clouds, and the beacons once lit have long faded. In an instant, how many plants and pavilions turn to dust and smoke. The Penglai and Yingzhou are reachable, but the Xianzhou is hard to find. Strolling under the shade of green mountains and trees, wandering by the Taiye Lake with its clear waters reflecting the sky, one can find a path to forget worldly cares and transcend the mundane. The fact that so many scenic spots can coexist in Beijing is truly a rare opportunity in millennia. To appreciate them is to broaden one's experience and perspective, and to understand and learn from them is to gain knowledge. To learn and share this knowledge contributes to enriching Beijing's cultural treasury. If this book can, to some extent, inspire readers to explore Beijing's scenic spots and encourage them to participate in discovering and further enriching their, it may also contribute to enriching readers' cultural lives.