Beijing's Past Echoes in the Present

Author: Feng Dabiao, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Elders share their experiences, showcasing the diversity of society and reminiscing about bygone days. Although Beijing, this historic and cultural city, is increasingly adorned with modern attire, people often cherish its past stories and ancient charm. This book provides a detailed introduction to various aspects of "Old Beijing Snacks," "Old Beijing Transportation," "Old Beijing Housing," "Old Beijing Storytelling and Peking Opera," "Old Beijing Finance," "Old Beijing Trades," and "The Dark Side of Old Beijing," among others. It is richly illustrated, well-researched, and presents a multi-faceted, comprehensive view of the social dynamics in Beijing. Although Beijing, this historic and cultural city, is increasingly adorned with modern attire, people still often cherish its past stories and ancient charm. This book provides a detailed introduction to various aspects of "Old Beijing Snacks," "Old Beijing Transportation," "Old Beijing Housing," "Old Beijing Storytelling and Peking Opera," "Old Beijing Finance," "Old Beijing Trades," and "The Dark Side of Old Beijing," among others. It is richly illustrated, well-researched, and presents a multi-faceted, comprehensive view of the social dynamics in Beijing.