北京：英文

暂缺《北京：英文》简介

　　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.

     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