Beijing's historic, cultural, and political preeminence dates back nearly six centuries. Yet, in spite of devastating urban renewal, modern Beijing continues to convey an imperial grandeur. New temples to communism -- the Great Hall of the People, Chairman Mao's Mausoleum -- convey the …
If you can see only one city in China, it should be Beijing, because many of the capital's bests are also China's bests. The authors of this book are all former residents of Beijing, and our choices below reflect our approach to selecting the contents for this entire guide. We've included the …