Old Map from the Republic of China Era · Complete Map of Peking City

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Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The original map of "Complete Map of Beiping City" represents one Chinese li with one grid square. Compiled by Su Jiarong and published by Rixin Cartographic Society. This map is rich in content, with the main map detailing and accurately depicting numerous streets and hutongs. The illustrations include: "Complete Map of Pingjinbao Area," "Summer Palace," "Scenic Spots in Western Hills," "Beihai Park," "Imperial Palace Museum," "Electric Tram Route and Station Names," "Beijing Ground Police District Map." The photographs feature: "Temple of Heaven Qianqin Hall," "Temple of Heaven Circular Establishment," "Zhengyangmen East Station," "Five Towers Outside Zhengyangmen," "Chongwenmen Inner Avenue," and "White Pagoda in Beihai Park." The abundant geographical information and scientific layout are truly impressive by today's standards. However, the map lacks a publication date and legend, and is estimated to have been created in the 1930s of the Republic of China. Su Jiarong, a graduate and employee of Peking University, was the founder of Rixin Cartographic Society. During the Republic of China period, he compiled and published numerous maps. For easier reading, the map has been enlarged by 1.30 times, but the scale has been unchanged to preserve the original appearance of the map.