Beijing Walks - Softcover

Xiang, Mao

Softcover

ISBN 10: 7119078569 ISBN 13: 9787119078564

Verlag: Foreign Languages Press, 2012

Inhaltsangabe

Where are you planning to go after visiting many tourist sites in Beijing? Hutongs (small alleys) are the places that you should never miss in which there are the true history, culture and lifestyle of this old yet modern city. The book introduces 16 unique walks, discovered by the author personally. Walking through old Beijing hutongs, you will pass or visit many sites that you cannot find in any other tourist guide books, such as the last emperor's mansion, princes palaces, residences of famous historical figures, temples and churches, old Embassy Row, imperial government offices, famous commercial streets with old shops, as well as mlysteries and stories behind the walls. Pictures and maps are also provided to guide you in each walk. Background information enriches your knowledge about the events and stories once happened in this imperial capital. Enjoy your walking exploration in Beijing, like a flying feather in breeze through the hutongs.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Foreign Languages Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 7119078569
• ISBN 13: 9787119078564
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Sprache: Englisch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 471