Beautiful Beijing: English, German, French Versions

Author: Zhang Daming, Zhao Jun, et al.
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Publishing Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, is one of the country's oldest cities and ancient capitals, as well as a world-renowned historical and cultural city. The city's history dates back over 3,000 years. Its ancient name was Ji, and during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, it was the capital of the Yan State. In the Liao Dynasty, it served as a secondary capital and was known as Yanjing. During the Jin Dynasty, it was called Zhongdu. Subsequently, it became the capital of successive dynasties. In the Yuan Dynasty, it was referred to as Dadu, and in the Ming Dynasty (1403), it was officially renamed Beijing. On October 1, 1949, the People's Republic of China was established, and Beijing became the capital of the PRC, serving as the political, economic, and cultural center of China.
Beijing is home to numerous famous historical sites and scenic spots, including the world's largest square—the Tiananmen Square, the world's longest and oldest city wall—the Great Wall, the grand imperial palace—the Forbidden City, the picturesque royal gardens—the Summer Palace, the largest imperial temple complex in China—the Temple of Heaven, the rigorously planned imperial mausoleums—the Ming Tombs, as well as the historic hutongs and siheyuan in Beijing, which are rich in cultural heritage.
The album Beautiful Beijing compiles the highlights of Beijing's scenic spots, featuring 16 attractions and 181 color photographs. In addition to experiencing the enchanting scenery of the ancient and modern city firsthand, visitors can also gift this album to friends and family, allowing them to share in the joy of exploring Beijing.