Beautiful Beijing: Chinese, Spanish, and Italian Versions

Author: Zhang Daming Zhao Jun
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, is one of the country's historic cities and ancient capitals, as well as a world-renowned cultural and historical 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 called Yanjing. During the Jin Dynasty, it was known as Zhongdu. Subsequently, it became the capital of successive dynasties. In the Yuan Dynasty, it was called 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 and cultural sites, including the world's largest square—Tiananmen Square, the world's longest and oldest city wall—the Great Wall, the grand imperial palace—the Forbidden City, the picturesque imperial 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 national cultural heritage.
The album Beautiful Beijing compiles the highlights of Beijing's scenic spots, featuring 16 attractions and 181 color photographs. Visitors can not only experience the enchanting beauty of the ancient city's modern charm firsthand but also gift this album to friends and family, allowing them to share in the joy of exploring Beijing.