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