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Visiting Historic Beijing: A Guide to Sites & Resources

  • ISBN13: 9781891640537
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In this follow-up to Visiting China’s Past, Professor Robert Thorp offers a guided tour of historic Beijing. Beginning with early cities that preceded the modern capital, the author introduces Dadu, established by Khubilai Khan in 1267 and known to Marco Polo as Cambaluc. This guide’s focus, however, is the great architectural monuments of the Ming and Qing dynasties (ca. 1421-1912). Altogether, thirty-two sites are explored in detail: the city’s walls and gates; th… More >>

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Look What I See! Where Can I Be?: Visiting China

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By viewing a detail from a photograph that is revealed on the following page, the reader is invited to guess where Baby has awakened on a trip to China with her family…. More >>

Look What I See! Where Can I Be?: Visiting China

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Learn Chinese While Visiting China

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Originally produced by CCTV and broadcast in China, this series of DVD program offers learners an opportuntity to learn the Chinese language and experience the culture while enjoying the country’s beautiful scenic spots in different provinces and cities, such as Sichuan, Xian, Jingdezhen, Shenzhen, Wenzhou, Huangshan and more. This program combines language skills with the learning of Chinese culture and history in an interesting, informative, and enjoyable way. In … More >>

Learn Chinese While Visiting China

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