Beijing and Xian [Hardcover]

China Pictorial (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2001

This fascinating visual tour of two historic Chinese capitals includes 48 full-page color photos; the accompanying text discusses the history, significance, and interesting details associated with each of the treasures pictured. Beijing was the capital city of five imperial dynasties. The emperors' legacies include the Imperial Palace, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Gate. Xian was the capital for over a thousand years, hosting other powerful dynasties. At the eastern end of the famous Silk Road, it was a center of international trade and cultural exchange as early as the first or second century B.C. Today, Xian houses a wealth of archaeological treasures, the most famous of which is thearmy of 8,000 life-sized terra-cotta warriors in the mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. Other attractions include the Forest of Steles and the Banpo Neolithic village.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Universe (June 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883631598
• ISBN-13: 978-0883631591
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #743,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, July 31, 2007

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M. Floyd "traveler_mdf" (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beijing and Xian (Hardcover)

This is perhaps the most beautiful book in my large collection of travel and/or destination related books. I bought it just prior to a trip to Beijing and Xi'an and it was a wonderful help in deciding which of the many sites to see during our short itinerary.

I can't recommend it enough, if only for the photographs.