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The Temple of Heaven, a symbol of Beijing
Beijing - Its Life And Times
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Beijing : from imperial capital to Olympic city by Lillian M. Li and Alison J. Dray-Novey This new history of Beijing follows the city's transformations from the capital of the Mongol, Ming, and Manchu emperors, through the struggles of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, to its emergence as an international metropolis. Focusing on the lives of ordinary people as well as rulers, the book highlights the controversial destruction of the historic city and the construction of an Olympic city. |
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Lonely Planet - Beijing Ever wondered what Peking duck tastes like on its home turf? Always wanted to climb the Great Wall? Or perhaps you'd like something a little more obscure. A ride around town in Madame Mao's old Red Flag stretch limousine, perhaps? Whatever tickles you, one thing's for sure: Beijing is one impressive city. This up-to-the-minute guidebook uncovers all the marvellous secrets - and makes sure you have a great time. |
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Frommer's Beijing Detailed, objective reviews of hotels and restaurants to suit any budget are accompanied by up-to-date coverage of sightseeing, nightlife, shopping, and local activities; dozens of maps; and expert trip-planning advice, in this premier travel series. |
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The rough guide to Beijing by Simon Lewis This guide to Beijing brings the city's highlights to life from the latest hip nightspots and fashionable eateries to the ancient splendours of the Forbidden City. Easier to use and more to the point than its main rivals, there are accounts of all the city's attractions and reliable, practical information on how to get around, where to stay and where to find the best restaurants and bars. The guide also includes detailed accounts of excursions outside the city to historic towns and hikes along the Great Wall. |
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Best Of Beijing by Korina Miller If China were an opera singer, she'd look to Beijing for inspiration. Dynamic and historic, this grand city will inspire you, too. Lose yourself in wonder at the most splendid, jaw-dropping sights - the Forbidden City, the Great Wall of China. Then there's Beijing's centuries-long history, played out on the streets every day. Ever discerning, Best of Beijing selects the best on offer - and puts the whole city in your pocket. |
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Frommer's Beijing day by day by Jen Lin-Liu and Sherisse Pham Beijing Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city. This attractively priced, four-color guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Beijing in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Beijing Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. |
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National Geographic Traveler Beijing by Paul Mooney A popular series of guidebooks for the modern-day traveler offering information on cities and countries around the world continues, presenting up-to-date backgrounds and descriptions, detailed maps, hundreds of photographs, and much more, including walking and driving tours, visitor information directories, and cultural sidebars. |
Beijing, the capital of China, is its second largest city and a major transportation hub, with many railroads, motorways, and international flights passing through the city.
Historically known as "Peking", this capital of the world's most populous country and bustling metropolis has been recognized in recent years as a fertile growing ground for technological and entrepreneurial ventures of all kinds, with the potential to become a major world economic force in the coming years.
In July of 2001, the announcement came forth that Beijing had been chosen to host the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, sparking a new surge of nationalistic pride across the nation, as well as controversy over air quality and human rights violations in Beijing.
As the Games commence in August, the world will indeed be watching...
| Beijing - its life and times |
| The Original Olympic Games |
| The Modern Olympiads |
| The Beijing Olympics On The World Wide Web |