Nan Guo Pearl City - Beihai (Small Towns Through the Ages Series)

Author: Wu Xiaoling, Lu Lu
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Beihai, an ancient yet young city in southern China. It is one of the starting points of the ancient "Maritime Silk Road"; the earliest open port in modern Guangxi and the forefront of Western cultural influence; one of China's 14 coastal open cities; and a vital gateway for the Southwest to access the sea. Its long history, ongoing prosperity, and future brilliance are all deeply captivating. This book is part of the "Little Town Chronicles" series. Written in the form of literary essays, it introduces Beihai's geographical advantages, environmental climate, topography, natural resources, historical evolution, cultural relics, magical landscapes, local customs, historical and modern figures, and contemporary developments. It showcases the historical and cultural transformation of Hepu Prefecture, a historical name in southern China, and the modern open city of Beihai. The book features both heartwarming stories of the small town and the authors' personal experiences and years of academic research, offering valuable insights for readers to understand Beihai's history, current state, and cultural characteristics.