Beijing Then and Now |
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| Author:
| Page, Brian |
| Series title: | Then and Now Thunder Bay Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59223-798-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC
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| Imprint: | Thunder Bay Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.95 |
Book Description:
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Explore the unique city of Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. Regarded as a political, educational, and cultural center, the city is the second most populated in China. Just in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, experience the glorious attractions of this ancient capital for yourself inBeijing Then and Now. Captivating then-and-now photographs highlight urban Beijing's blend of traditional architecture alongside the city's more modern buildings. Tour the...
More DescriptionExplore the unique city of Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. Regarded as a political, educational, and cultural center, the city is the second most populated in China. Just in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, experience the glorious attractions of this ancient capital for yourself inBeijing Then and Now. Captivating then-and-now photographs highlight urban Beijing's blend of traditional architecture alongside the city's more modern buildings. Tour the city's well-known landmarks, including Tiananmen Square (Gate of Heavenly Peace), the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, and the Forbidden City, which was the former residence of the emperors of China. View fascinating street scenes, along with images of the city's walls and gates, the Drum and Bell Towers, the Ancient Observatory, Confucious Temple, the Legation district, and the Marco Polo Bridge. From the ancient walls of this capital city to the contemporary buildings of Beijing, the photographs collected inBeijing Then and Nowportray a majestic city that is experiencing vast expansion and development.