Beijing Tourism Manual is a comprehensive English guide for travels in Beijing. This book not only includes the primary historic tourist attractions, it devotes specific attention to scenic hotspots and numerous others, such as shopping, residence, dining, nightlife, and many more. In addition, the guide includes elaborate pictures, maps, and detailed descriptions of the Beijing area, offering readers insightful graphics. The Beijing Tourism Manual is uniquely one of the few articles on the bookshelf with a specific chapter completely dedicated to the 2008 Olympics.
作者簡(jiǎn)介
Currently living in Michigan, Mier W. Wang is a high school student, who has loved to travel ever since his first trip to China when he was 9 months old. Having visited 13 countries already, he is unhesitating in declaring his love for the city of Beijing. Mier, like a normal teenager, fills his free time practicing piano, playing tennis, and simply enjoying his time with friends.
圖書目錄
Chapter 1 About Beijing 1-1 Geography 1-2 Climate 1-3 Population and Ethnicity 1-4 Area and Districts 1-5 History of Beijing 1-6 Beijing Culture 1-7 Beijing City Flowers and Trees Chapter 2 Tourist Attractions 2-1 Forbidden City 2-2 Temple of Heaven 2-3 Great Wall 2-4 Summer Palace 2-5 Yuanmingyuan Park (Old Summer Palace) 2-6 Ming Tombs (Shisanling) 2-7 Beihai Park 2-8 Tian'anmen Square 2-9 Lugou Bridge 2-10 Guozijian-Temple of Confucius-Yonghegong 2-11 Best One-day Travel Routes in Beijing Chapter 3 Museums 3-1 The National Museum of China 3-2 National Art Museum of China (Meishuguan) 3-3 China National Arts and Crafts Museum 3-4 Memorial Museum of Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War 3-5 The Remains of Peking Man in Zhoukoudian Chapter 4 Hutong & Siheyuan 4-1 The West Rout of Hutong Tour 4-2 The East Route of Hutong Tour Chapter 5 Dining in Beijing 5-1 Beijing Roast Duck Quanjude Bianyifang Da Dong 5-2 Royal Cuisine Fangshan Lijiacai (The Legend of Family Li Cuisine) 5-3 Beijing and Regional Cuisine Donglaishun Kaorouji Fengzeyuan Fanzhuang Shaguoju Laozhengxing Hongbinlou Jiumen Snack Street Wangfujing Snack Market 5-4 World Cuisine Chapter 6 Biejing Nightlife 6-1 Theaters National Grand Theater Lao She s Teahouse Chang an Grand Theater Beijing People s Art Theater Hu Guang Guild Hall Theater Tianqiaole Tea Garden, Tianqiao Theater & Liyuan Theater Beijing Night Show 6-2 Bars Sanlitun Area Shishahai Xing Bar Lu & Lucky Street Chapter 7 Shopping 7-1 Wangfujing Business Street 7-2 Xidan Business Street 7-3 Silk Market 7-4 Yaxiu Market 7-5 Dashila Street 7-6 Liulichang 7-7 Flea Market - Panjiayuan Chapter 8 Beijing Olympic Games 8-1 About Beijing Olympic Games 2008 8-2 Venues of the Olympic Games 8-3 History of Olympics Chapter 9 Useful Information 9-1 Hotels and Inns 9-2 Foreign Embassies 9-3 Office of International Organizations 9-4 International Clinics 9-5 Tours and Travel Agencies 9-6 Airlines 9-7 Important Phone Numbers 9-8 Water and Power Supply 9-9 (A) Beijing Airport Shuttle Buses Schedule (B) Airport Shuttle 9-10 Beijing Subway Chapter 10 Basic Conversation in Chinese 10-1 Basic Conversation, Greetings and Introductions 10-2 Number, Date, Time and Direction 10-3 In Customs 10-4 Currency Exchange 10-5 In Hotel 10-6 Sightseeing 10-7 Shopping 10-8 Restaurant 10-9 Illness, Emergency 10-10 Olympic Related Conversation and Words