Beijing: Green Capital of China

Author: Jing Changshun;

Language: English

Page: 251

Publication Date: 02/2008

ISBN: 9787119051772

Publisher: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press

Details

Surrounded by mountains and covered by greens, Beijing has numerous places of interest and scenic spots. Beijing was the capital for several imperial dynasties, as well as the political and cultural center. Its long history has left us many classical imperial gardens. Now Beijing's urban area has been covered with more green land, and many new parks have been built, being a new environmental heritage of China. This book introduces, with many color pictures, a modern and green metropolis with rich ancient and imperial flavors.