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The Summer Palace
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Yiheyuan, known as the Summer Palace in the West, is the world’s largest extant imperial garden, It was originally built in the 15th year of the reign of the Qing Dynasty Emperor Qian Long (1750). In this album, more than 60 pictures have been carefully selected to reveal the brilliant art of Chinese gardening and beautiful vistas of the Summer Palace. Color Illustrations…. More >>
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Beijing
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Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and a city with a history of over 3,000 years. This handbook with over 60 carefully-selected photographs introduces the main cultural relics, scenic spots and folk customs of Beijing. A brief account of the history of Beijing is also included to provide readers with some background information. Color Illustrations…. More >>
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Shanghai
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Shanghai is a metropolis situated where the mighty Yangtze River flows into the sea. Since the Chinese government decided on the construction and opening of the New Pudong District, the prospects for the development of Shanghai in the next few years have attracted worldwide attention. This album, containing more than 80 photographs, shows the prosperity of Shanghai Municipality, its cultural relics and its scenic spots. Color Illustrations…. More >>
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Shangri-la
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Shangrila, the “sun and moon in the heart,” is known to the outside world as a haven of peace. not only because of its spiking snow-capped mountains. rushing rivers, pastoral grasslands and clean and fresh air, but also because of the peaceful co-existence of quite a few ethnic groups living in this area. We hope our readers can get a glimpse of this fairyland after reading through the pictorial. Color Illustrations…. More >>
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Imperial Resort at Chengde
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Located about 200 km. from Beijing, the Imperial Resort at Chengde is the mountain hamlet retreat for escaping the summer heat built by the emperors of the early Qing Dynasty It also served as a second political center for the Qing imperial court. This picture album introduces the grand imperial gardens at the Mountian Resort and the magnificent imperial temples surrounding them. Color Illustrations…. More >>
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