Beijing [antikvár]

Preface Beijing. capnal of the People"s Republic of China. is the political. cultural and lourist center of the country. It is full of orientál color. The magnificent imperial palace with red walls and yellow tiles: the walled courtyard full of shady trees and the simple and hospitable Beijing people. and their delicious food. all show the city's old and charming features. Beijing is a city with deep-rooted cultural traditions. It has a history of more than 3.000 years. and has been the national capital for somé 800 of these. Somé half a millión years ago. Peking Man lived in Zhoukoudian. The Palace Museum. with its ancient architecture and a history of more than 570 years of the 24 emperors who lived and reigned there: the Temple of Heaven. the structure of which holds an important position in the history of the Chinese architecture. have all aroused people's imagination conceming its uniqueness and mystery. The scenery throughout the four seasons in Beijing is pleasant. Tian'anmen Square in spring; the enchanting mountains and waters in the imperial park of the Summer Palace: the Fragrant Hills covered with red leaves in autumn: and the Great Wall covered by snow in winter all show their beautiful and colorful scenes. Beijing teems with interesting customs and local flavor. There is the s hopping center of Wangfujing Street. The sound of the bell from the Big Bell Temple bnngs prosperíty and auspicious to thousands of house holds. The temple fair* are full of snacks. acrobatics, lion dances and dragon lantem perfomiances. Peking Opera features colorful costumes and unique performing skills. The United Nations has listed the Great Wall. the Summer Palace. the Palace Museum. the Temple of Heaven and the Site of Peking Man in Zhoukoudian as pans of the world's cultural heritage. Now. it is a new century and a new Beijing is marehing towards tomorrow along the well worn historical tracks with unprecedented steps. The new Beijing of the new century is warmly welcoráing guests both from home and abroad.