"Jing Wind and Soil Chronicle, Upper and Lower"

Author: Wang Bin
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Publish Date: 2000-07-01
Features: Beijing, formerly known as Yanjing, had a rich customs and charming scenery during the Republican era, which still holds an appealing charm to this day. "Yanjing Folk Customs Chronicle" is a portrayal of Beijing during that historical period. It systematically reveals the customs, streets, temples, economy, culture, and even trivial topics of the time. Examples include the Five Tiger Poles on the city walls, the wooden signs in front of princely mansions, the bronze donkey at Baiyun Temple, the vaulted hall of Hong Temple, the soul figures in funeral ceremonies, snow willows, and lion dogs, etc. For today's readers, these are invaluable historical materials.