中國旅遊叢書

作者介紹

About the Author

Xu Mingqiang, born in Suzhou of

iangsu Province in China, is the

Editor-in-Chief of the Foreign

Languages Press. He majored in

English for two years before joining

the FLP as a translator/editor. He did

a postgraduate course in Victoria

University of Wellington in New

Zealand in 1978-80, and obtained the

FCO scholarship and completed his MPhil degree in

publishing studies in Stirling University of UK in 1991-92.

Active in international publishing, he was awarded the

title of one of the 100 Outstanding Publishers in China by

the Chinese Publishers' Association in 1996.

Having lived in Beijing for over 30 years, he regards the

city as his second hometown. He loves the city, the people

and even the local accent which though he still finds it

difficult to master. His special interest in Beijing gave him

an impulse to write this book for the visitors to the city.

作品目錄

CONTENTS
Introduction
History
Tian'anmen
15 Gates and Bridges
15 The Tower
18 Huabiao
19 The Square
20 The Great Hall of the People
20 The Monument to the People's Heroes
20 The Memorial Hall ofChairman Mao Zedong
21 Qianmen
The Great Wall
29 Badaling Great Wall
33 Mutianyu Great Wall
34 Jinshanling Great Wall
35 Simatai Great Wall
Forbidden City
42 Outer Court
47 Inner Court
Imperial Gardens & Parks
57 Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
74 Temple of Heaven (Tiantan)
78 Beihai Park (North Sea)
84 JingshanPark(CoalHill)
85 Zhongshan Park (Sun Yat-sen Park)
87 Workers' Palace of Culture
87 Ruins of Yuanmingyuan
90 Zhongnanhai (Central and South Seas)
91 Fragrant Hills Park (Xiangshan)
92 Eight Great Sites (Badachu)
94 Beijing Zoo
96 Purple Bamboo Garden (Zizhuyuan)
96 Temple of the Earth (Ditan)
97 Temple of the Sun (Ritan)
97 Temple of the Moon (Yuetan)
97 Jade Spring Pool Park (Yuyuantan)
97 Pleasure Pavilion Park (Taoranting)
98 Dragon Pool Park (Longtanhu)
98 Grand View Garden (Daguanyuan)
99 Chinese Ethnic Culture Park (Zhonghua Minzu Yuan).
99 Old Beijing Panorama Park (Lao Beijing Jingyuan)
Temples, Mosques & Churches
101 Buddhist Temples
107 Temple of Vast Succour (Guangjisi)
108 Temple ofthe Source ofthe Law (Fayuansi)
109 Temple of Azure Clouds (Biyunsi)
110 Temple of the Recumbent Buddha (Wofosi)
112 Great Bell Temple (Dazhongsi)
114 Pool and Zhe Tree Temple (Tanzhesi)
116 Ordination Altar Temple (Jietaisi)
117 Temple of Divine Light (Lingguangsi)
117 Temple of Cloud Dwelling (Yunjusi)
119 Red Snail Temple (Hongluosi)
120 Heavenly Peace Temple (Tianningsi)
121 Five Pagoda Temple (Wutasi)
122 Law Sea Temple (Fahaisi)
124 Great Wisdom Temple (Dahuisi)
124 Wisdom Convert Temple (Zhihuasi)
125 White Pagoda Temple (Baitasi)
126 Eternal Longevity Temple (Wanshousi)
126 Lamaseries
127 Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery (Yonghegong)
131 West Yellow Lamasery (Xihuangsi)
132 Taoist Temples
133 White Cloud Temple (Baiyunguan)
135 Islamic Mosques
136 Cattle Street Mosque (Niujie Libaisi)
137 'Dongsi Mosque (Dongsi Qingzhensi)
138 Christian Churches
138 South Church (Nantang)
138 East Church (Dongtang)
139 North Church (Beitang)
139 West Church (Xitang)
139 Rice Market Church (Mishitang)
140 Crock and Tile Market Church (Gangwashitang)
140 Confucius Temple
140 Confucius Temple (Kongmiao)
Imperial Tombs
143 Ming Tombs
148 Qing To'mbs
Other Places of Interest
153 Peking Man Cave
154 Marco Polo Bridge
156 Bell and Drum Towers
157 Ancient Observatory
158 Hutong
163 Temple Fairs
Museums, Galleries & Libraries
165 Museum of Chinese History
166 Museum of the Chinese Revolution
166 Chinese People's Military Museum
167 China Art Gallery
167 Natural History Museum
168 Lu Xun Museum
168 Song Qingling Museum
169 Xu Beihong Museum
169 National Library of China
171 Capital Library
Chengde & Its Summer Palace
172 Summer Palace
178 The Eight Outer Temples
181 Wooden Club Mountain
Beijing in the Morning
182 Exercise in Parks
183 Bird-lovers
184 Ball-room Dancing in the Street
186 Yangge Dance
186 Morning Vegetable Markets
186 Breakfast by the Roadside
Entertainment & Night Life
189 Peking Opera
192 Acrobatics & Puppet Shows
193 Teahouses
193 Modern Arts
194 Bars
195 Nightclubs
Eating Guide
197 Where to Eat
198 How to Order
198 Chopsticks
199 E'xotica
199 Snacks
199 Fast Food
200 Drinks
201 The Four Cuisines
204 Beijing Specialities
209 Ethnic Restaurants
211 Beijing Snacks
212 Foreign Restaurants
Shopping Guide
216 WheretoShop
221 WhattoBuy
Arrival & Departure
227 Arriving from Abroad
228 Leaving China
Transport
230 Air
232 Train
233 Bus
234 Underground (Subway)
235 Taxi
235 Bicycle
239 Pedicab
Useful Information
240 Population
240 Area &. Topography
240 Administrative Divisions
240 Language
240 Local Time
242 Climate
242 City Trees & Flower
242 Smoking
242 Customs & Habits
243 Tourist Offices
244 Health Servi e
245 Money
247 Electricity
247 Film &. Battery
247 Water
247 Public Toilets
247 Postal & Telecommunications
249 Workdays
249 Festivals
250 Public Holidays
250 Religions
250 Weight & Measures
Useful Telephone Numbers
Hotels
Tour Guide
Language Guide
Foreign Embassies in Beijing
Index
6 The Change of Beijing Site in Different Dynasties
8-9 A Qing Dynasty map of the Imperial City
25 A sketch map of the Great Wall across the country
44 A layout map of the Forbidden City
62 A layout map of the Summer Palace
74 A layout map of the Temple of Heaven
80 A layout map of the Beihai Park
93 A layout map of the Fragrant Hills Park
95 A layout map of the Beijing Zoo
105 The layout map of a typical Chinese Buddhist temple
128 A layout map of the Yonghegong Lamasery
134 A layout map of the White Cloud Temple
144 A layout map of the Ming Tombs
149 A layout map of the Qing Eastern Tombs
13 A Brief Chronology of Beijing
13 A Brief Chronology of China
238 Special Tourist Bus Routes
241 Time Differences Among Cities Around the World
242 Table of Temperatures in Beijing
251 Weights &. Measures

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