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Introduction 1

History 3

Maps 6

The Change of Beijing Site in Different Dynasties 6

A Qing Dynasty map of the Imperial City 8

A Brief Chronology of China 13

A Brief Chronology of Beijing 13

Charts 13

Tian anmen 14

Gates and Bridges 15

The Tower 15

Huabiao 18

The Square 19

The Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao Zedong 20

The Monument to the People s Heroes 20

The Great Hall of the People 20

Qianmen 21

The Great Wall 24

A sketch map of the Great Wall across the country 25

Badaling Great Wall 29

Mutianyu Great Wall 33

Jinshanling Great Wall 34

Simatai Great Wall 35

Forbidden City 39

Outer Court 42

A layout map of the Forbidden City 44

Inner Court 47

Imperial Gardens Parks 57

Summer Palace(Yiheyuan) 57

A layout map of the Summer Palace 62

Temple of Heaven(Tiantan) 74

A layout map of the Temple of Heaven 74

Beihai Park(North Sea) 78

A layout map of the Beihai Park 80

Jingshan Park(Coal Hill) 84

Zhongshan Park(Sun Yat-sen Park) 85

Workers Palace of Culture 87

Ruins of Yuanmingyuan 87

Zhongnanhai(Central and South Seas) 90

Fragrant Hills Park(Xiangshan) 91

Eight Great Sites(Badachu) 92

A layout map of the Fragrant Hills Park 93

Beijing Zoo 94

A layout map of the Beijing Zoo 95

Temple of the Earth(Ditan) 96

Purple Bamboo Garden(Zizhuyuan) 96

Pleasure Pavilion Park(Taoranting) 97

Temple of the Sun(Ritan) 97

Temple of the Moon(Yuetan) 97

Jade Spring Pool Park(Yuyuantan) 97

Dragon Pool Park(Longtanhu) 98

Grand View Garden(Daguanyuan) 98

Chinese Ethnic Culture Park(Zhonghua Minzu Yuan) 99

Old Beijing Panorama Park(Lao Beijing Jingyuan) 99

Temples,Mosques Churches 101

Buddhist Temples 101

The layour map of a typical Chinese Buddhist temple 105

Temple of Vast Succour(Guangjisi) 107

Temple of the Source of the Law(Fayuansi) 108

Temple of Azure Clouds(Biyunsi) 109

Temple of the Recumbent Buddha(Wofosi) 110

Great Bell Temple(Dazhongsi) 112

Pool and Zhe Tree Temple(Tanzhesi) 114

Ordination Altar Temple(Jietaisi) 116

Temple of Cloud Dwelling(Yunjusi) 117

Temple of Divine Light(Lingguangsi) 117

Red Snail Temple(Hongluosi) 119

Heavenly Peace Temple(Tianningsi) 120

Five Pagoda Temple(Wutasi) 121

Law Sea Temple(Fahaisi) 122

Wisdom Convert Temple(Zhihuasi) 124

Great Wisdom Temple(Dahuisi) 124

White Pagoda Temple(Baitasi) 125

Eternal Longevity Temple(Wanshousi) 126

Lamaseries 126

Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery(Yonghegong) 127

A layout map of the Yonghegong Lamasery 128

West Yellow Lamasery(Xihuangsi) 131

Taoist Temples 132

White Cloud Temple(Baiyunguan) 133

A layout map of the White Cloud Temple 134

Islamic Mosques 135

Cattle Street Mosque(Niujie Libaisi) 136

Dongsi Mosque(Dongsi Qingzhensi) 137

Christian Churches 138

South Church(Nantang) 138

East Church(Dongtang) 138

North Church(Beitang) 139

West Church(Xitang) 139

Rice Market Church(Mishitang) 139

Crock and Tile Marker Church(Gangwashitang) 140

Confucius Temple 140

Confucius Temple(Kongmiao) 140

Imperial Tombs 143

Ming Tombs 143

A layout map of the Ming Tombs 144

Qing Tombs 148

A layout map of the Qing Eastern Tombs 149

A layout map of the Qing Western Tombs 151

Peking Man Cave 153

Other Places of Interest 153

Marco Polo Bridge 154

Bell and Drum Towers 156

Ancient Observatory 157

Hutong 158

Temple Fairs 163

Museum of Chinese History 165

Museums,Galleries Libraries 165

Chinese People s Military Museum 166

Museum of the Chinese Revolution 166

Natural History Museum 167

China Art Gallery 167

Song Qingling Museum 168

Lu Xun Museum 168

National Library of China 169

Xu Beihong Museum 169

Capital Library 171

Summer Palace 172

Chengde Its Summer Palace 172

A layout map of the Chendge Summer Palace and the Eight Outer Temples 175

The Eight Outer Temples 178

Wooden Club Mountain 181

Exercise in Parks 182

Beijing in the Morning 182

Bird-lovers 183

Ball-room Dancing in the Street 184

Breakfast by the Roadside 186

Morning Vegetable Markets 186

Yangge Dance 186

Entertainment Night Life 189

Peking Opera 189

Acrobatics Puppet Shows 192

Teahouses 193

Modern Arts 193

Bars 194

Nightclubs 195

Where to Eat 197

Eating Guide 197

Chopsticks 198

How to Order 198

Fast Food 199

Snacks 199

Exotica 199

Drinks 200

The Four Cuisines 201

Beijing Specialities 204

Ethnic Restaurants 209

Beijing Snacks 211

Foreign Restaurants 212

Where to Shop 216

Shopping Guide 216

What do Buy 221

Arrival Departure 227

Arriving from Abroad 227

Leaving China 228

Transport 230

Air 230

Train 232

Bus 233

Underground(Subway) 234

Taxi 235

Bicycle 235

Special Tourist Bus Routes 238

Pedicab 239

Language 240

Local Time 240

Administrative Divisions 240

Area Topography 240

Population 240

Useful Information 240

Time Differences Among Cities Around the World 241

Table of Temperatures in Beijing 242

Customs Habits 242

Smoking 242

City Tress Flowers 242

Climate 242

Tourist Offices 243

Health Service 244

Money 245

Electricity 247

Postal Telecommunications 247

Public Toilets 247

Water 247

Film Battery 247

Festivals 249

Workdays 249

Weight Measures 250

Religions 250

Public Holidays 250

Weights Measures 251

Useful Telephone Numbers 252

Hotels 253

Tour Guide 266

Language Guide 267

Foreign Embassies in Beijing 275

Index 282