Beautiful Beijing

Author: Zhang Daming (Editor), Zhao Jun (Photographer)
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China, is one of the country's oldest cities and ancient capitals, as well as a world-famous historical and cultural city. The city's history dates back over 3,000 years, with its ancient name being Ji. 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 known as Yanjing. In the Jin Dynasty, it was called Zhongdu. Since then, it has been the capital of successive dynasties. During the Yuan Dynasty, it was referred to as Dadu. 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 renowned for its numerous historical and cultural landmarks, including the world's largest square—Tiananmen Square, the world's longest and oldest wall—the Great Wall, the grand imperial palace—the Forbidden City, the picturesque royal 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 cultural heritage. Beautiful Beijing is a collection that showcases the city's landmarks, featuring 16 attractions and 181 color photographs. In addition to experiencing the scenic beauty of the ancient and modern city firsthand, visitors can also gift this album to friends and family, allowing them to share in the joy of exploring Beijing.