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Foreword Xu Chengbei 3

Chapter1 Entering Beijing 3

An Old City Covered with the Dust of Ages 3

Surviving Towers 13

Chapter2 Capital of the Empire 23

The Eternal Axis 23

A Symmetrical Imperial City 31

Traces Left by the Sons of Heaven 37

Overlooking Central China 41

Imperial Air Must not Be Leaked out 53

Chapter3 The Fall of the Dynasty 63

Yuan Ming Yuan in Its Last Days 63

The Qing Emperor Learned A New word: Concession 71

Chapter4 streets and Alleys 81

Old Archways in Photos 81

Hutongs 85

Step by Step, Just No Hurry 95

Chapter5 Morning Bell and Evening Drum 107

Wordless Sound 107

Religion, A Walking-stick for the Ruler 117

Coexistence of Buddhism. Taoism and Confucianism 121

Women of Gentle Character and Men With A Sense of Justice 127

Chapter6 Temple Fairs and Theaters 135

Childhood Dreams 135

Theatre. Opera Stars and Fans 149

Lamentation 159

Chapter7 Subordinates of the Capital 167

Minced Sheep Offal and Salty Pepper 167

Clothes, Food, Housing and Traffic 175

Beijingers of the Past Seen in Photos 195

Chapter8 A Picture of secular Life 209

A Place of Significant Events 209

Three Festivals in the Capital 221

Awning, Fish Pot and Pomegranates, Chef.Fat Dog and Plump Girl 231