Culture Beijing Series - Famous Landmarks of Beijing

Author: Ban Wuchi
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The famous mountains and scenic spots of 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 ancestors and also bear the pain and lessons of fratricidal conflicts. Ancient and modern gardens, with plants and trees experiencing cycles of prosperity and decline year after year. Through the ages, travelers pass by in a hurry, unable to fully appreciate the view of the western mountains with snow for a thousand autumns. At sunset, the clear sky is painted with clouds, and the beacons once stood, but in an instant, how many plants and pavilions turned to ashes and smoke. The Penglai is reachable, but the Yingzhou 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, the path to transcend worldly concerns is always beneath your feet. The fact that so many scenic spots can gather and coexist in Beijing is truly a rare opportunity in a thousand years. To appreciate them is to broaden one's experience and horizons, and to understand and appreciate them is to learn. To gain knowledge and have it remembered by others is to contribute to enriching Beijing's cultural treasury. If this book can, to some extent, inspire readers to explore Beijing's scenic spots and attract some to participate in discovering and further enriching their essence, it may also help enrich readers' cultural lives.