Beijing

Author: Editorial Department of "Explore China"
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Publish Date: 2007-08-28
Features: This book is part of the "Explore China" series, which is a self-guided travel book series focused on practical information. It strives to provide readers with comprehensive information, including relevant cultural and geographical knowledge to understand before departure, as well as essential travel tips on clothing, food, accommodation, and transportation. Additionally, it features numerous recommendations and special reminders from "locals." The ultimate purpose of travel is not just to "arrive," but to broaden one's horizons, understand the world, and appreciate all things that exist alongside us. Therefore, "Explore China" includes an extra section called "Interpretation" to explain the local geography, history, and culture, providing readers with a foundation before their trip. Without reading some Tang and Song Dynasty poetry, it would be difficult to appreciate the beauty of Jiangnan's landscapes; without some knowledge of ethnology, one might fall into the trap of exoticizing ethnic minorities in the west; and without an in-depth understanding of Chinese history, how could one appreciate the myriad ancient architectural wonders? Of course, the editorial philosophy of "Explore China" remains to adopt an objective attitude and provide thorough information to offer readers the most effective travel guide possible.
If you decide to travel to Beijing, it must be because of its scenery, customs, or unique cuisine. Before your trip, why not flip through this book? It focuses on self-guided travel and cultural geography, organizing Beijing's cultural landscape in a visually engaging way to help you develop an intuitive understanding of the city, making your journey more enriching and meaningful!
Beijing's cityscape is one of the world's wonders, with its well-proportioned and clear layout, serving as an outstanding monument and the pinnacle of a great civilization. — Danish scholar Rasmus Rask. Pack your bags and explore China; this series is your faithful companion on the journey. The "Explore China" series has published two volumes so far. The first volume covers eight tourist cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Qingdao, Suzhou, Qufu, and Shaoxing. The second volume introduces sixteen cities: Yangzhou, Wuxi, Lijiang, Huangshan, Xi'an, Chengdu, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Dalian, Wenzhou, Guilin, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Wuhan, Harbin, and Hong Kong. For each city, the book provides detailed introductions tailored to its characteristics, guiding you through every unique attraction without missing a single one.
"Explore China" aims to lead a new wave of travel with a "discovery perspective." The ultimate purpose of travel is not just to "arrive," but to broaden one's horizons, understand the world, and appreciate all things that exist alongside us. Therefore, "Explore China" includes an extra section called "Interpretation" to explain the local geography, history, and culture, providing readers with a foundation before their trip. Without reading some Tang and Song Dynasty poetry, it would be difficult to appreciate the beauty of Jiangnan's landscapes; without some knowledge of ethnology, one might fall into the trap of exoticizing ethnic minorities in the west; and without an in-depth understanding of Chinese history, how could one appreciate the myriad ancient architectural wonders? Of course, the editorial philosophy of "Explore China" remains to adopt an objective attitude and provide thorough information to offer readers the most effective travel guide possible.
As a self-guided travel book series focused on practical information, "Explore China" strives to provide readers with comprehensive information, including relevant cultural and geographical knowledge to understand before departure, as well as essential travel tips on clothing, food, accommodation, and transportation. Additionally, it features numerous recommendations and special reminders from "locals." This book is part of the "Explore China" series, which is a self-guided travel book series focused on practical information. It strives to provide readers with comprehensive information, including relevant cultural and geographical knowledge to understand before departure, as well as essential travel tips on clothing, food, accommodation, and transportation. Additionally, it features numerous recommendations and special reminders from "locals." The ultimate purpose of travel is not just to "arrive," but to broaden one's horizons, understand the world, and appreciate all things that exist alongside us. Therefore, "Explore China" includes an extra section called "Interpretation" to explain the local geography, history, and culture, providing readers with a foundation before their trip. Without reading some Tang and Song Dynasty poetry, it would be difficult to appreciate the beauty of Jiangnan's landscapes; without some knowledge of ethnology, one might fall into the trap of exoticizing ethnic minorities in the west; and without an in-depth understanding of Chinese history, how could one appreciate the myriad ancient architectural wonders? Of course, the editorial philosophy of "Explore China" remains to adopt an objective attitude and provide thorough information to offer readers the most effective travel guide possible.