In ancient times, people could not explain a great number of natural occurrences and their causes, always feeling they were too mysterious to understand, that people imagined that between the heaven and the earth there were supernatural beings, who created everything and dominated the heaven and earth. Every time they were confronted by natural disasters such as earthquakes, strong winds, heavy storms, inundating floods, ravaging beasts and fires, people would think that these deities were angry, and thus would grow very frightened. Then at times of propitious winds and rains, as well as abundant harvests of all food crops, people would think the gods were blessing them. In a word, out of awe, gratitude and admiration, people would offer a variety of sacrifices to these deities, praying for their protection and blessing. The worship of deities became rituals to demonstrate people's respect and gratitude to various deities and to pray for their protection.
TongLi is known as a museum of architecture of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).Among the stunning structures there are the Fuji HALL, the Chongben Hart, the Former Residence of Ji Cheng and the OLd Residence of Chen Qubing, aLL wett preserved ancient houses. The Tuisi Garden epitomizes garden architecture in southeast China. The "bridge gatLery" - a bridge that spans a corridor - and the stone boat are the garden's main attrac- tions. Sitting in the stone boat, visitors can enjoy the green hilts and crystaL-dear water.
Many friends have assisted with the information in this book, fartoo many to list here, and I thank them all. However much help I've had,the errors are all mine. iSpecial thanks to Sun Weihua, Dr. 'Kevin Stuart, Litaiji, TillieSctuton, Dana Pope, Alix Fortson, Shelly Sutton, my late sister Betty Richardson, Cai Zisheng, Lun Xin, Lobsang Tsering, Prof. Yingting Zhang, Ilse Huntley, Marv Vickers, Frans Hoenderken, Dave Zeretzke,Gretchen Wagner, Tan Jingyun, Dr. Stan W~lliams, Prof. Tao Renchuan, Carson Sprenger, Millie Thorson, Ollie Wilgress, Jim Lovering, Anita Anderson, Gerald Roche, Josie Scruton, Mark Minlder, Anthony Robinson, Sam and Sally Green, Sybil , Jared Roach, Nurse Yan Aili, Niu Xiaojun, and many, many more.
迹罕至的荒山高崖上如何会有名前岩画？数千年前的陶罐碎片隐藏着什么故事？古代干尸又是怎样变身为楼兰美女的呢？丝路双城的残垣断壁扮演着怎样的角色？和田玉为何如此珍贵？格兰姆真是天神传授的地毯吗？草原上沉默的石人缘何能历千年而不倒？世上惟一的野马还能在它们祖先的土地上驰骋吗？葡萄树王隐藏在哪里？中国的西部边陲怎么会有一座八卦城呢？君王的爱妃为何会有一身异香？她又魂归何处呢 让我们打开《新疆密码》，寻找答案。 Why did the prehistoric rock carvings appear on the desolate cliffs? What stories lie buried among the fragments of pottery jars from thousands of years ago? How did an ancient woman dead for centuries come to be known as the Belle of Loulan? What role have the twin cities on the Silk Road played in history? Why is Hotan jade so precious? Is the Gelanmu carpet really a gift from Heaven? How have the silent stone st
北京，拥有丰富的历史名胜古迹与灿烂辉煌的文化艺术，更是一座高度发达的现代化大都市，是倍受瞩目的中国首都。本书以全新的视角，带您深入游走于北京，探访文化古迹和自然风光。本书图文并茂，具有很强的可读性。本书为英文版。
My tenth journey in Ningxia will have been the longest and the one I will have completed with the most meticulous observation, as this time it was a matter of collec- ting stories and accounts to share with you, the readers. After introducing the wonderful people of China's largest region, Xinjiang, last year, I focused on the smallest one of the country's continent. How rich are the human resources and how great and moving were the stories the Ningxia people had to tell me! From the army veteran Du Licheng, who became engaged at 16 in the Liberation War, to the imam of Nanguan Mosque where, on July 1, 1997, several Hongkong Mus- lims came to celebrate their return to the motherland; from the famous writer Zhang Xianliang, who set up a "Chinese Hollywood," to the four Hui or Han university students who, even though very young, have already performed kind and memorable acts; from Bai Chunlan, an illiterate peasant who, in 28 years, planted 100,000 trees by herself, to Wang Youde who, since 1985
泰山以其雄伟著称于世，松云泉石、日出日落，都是风景。泰山又是一座神圣的祭坛，秦皇汉武、唐宗宋祖，都在这里祭祀天地。本画册介绍了泰山上下的风景名胜以及周边地区的风俗民情，供读者一睹这座名山的风采。
China's first tour guide book presented in the form of cartoons.Wang Qicheng has spent 10 years putting it together. This book，full of knowledge and humor，will be a good companion on your wonderful journey. 作者简介： Wahg Qicheng Known as a“Cartoon Knight”. Born into a revolutionary army man's family. Graduated from the PLA Military and Economic Institute. Loves life，cartoons and travel. Travelled alone throughout China，covering close to 100，000 km. Previously published Colorful Expressions，and Happy Invitation as well as a number of other works in the form of cartoons. Once served as Deputy Secretary-General of the World Cartoon Conference，and has subsequently maintained close contacts with many noted cartoon masters worldwide. Joined the PLA at 17 and，when asked what had been learned from 10 years of army life，replied: Honor，responsibility，and never giving up. Loves everything beautiful in the world and enjoys tal
Beijing drew the whole world's attention with the 2008 Olympics. But it is also an ancient city that has been the nation's capital for 850 years in its total history of more than 3,000 years. It is a great city with the magnitude of a vast country and the hustle and bustle of a thriving cosmopolis. It is home to the humorous Beijingers, who take immense pride in world-known landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. The long, glorious history has brought Beijing an air that is elegant, unconventional, yet reserved; the fast-developing economy and culture have never stopped making facelifts to the old city. The interesting and amazing contrast between the old and new has enticed numerous people to admire and experience the city's unique charm.
平遥古城是中国明清时期汉民族城市的杰出范例，它向人们展示了中国历史进程中文化、社会、经济和宗教的发展状况。本画册向游客介绍古城内保存完整的城墙、街道、店铺、居民；有“国定”之誉的双林寺内的彩塑和镇国寺古老的木构建筑，以及中国银行鼻祖——日升昌票号。
《追踪中国:当代中国》是一本以反映当下中国现实生活为题材的书。《追踪中国:当代中国》分为三个部分：社会热点问题、文化生活和乡村故事。《追踪中国:当代中国》是由《中国日报》已发表的作品汇集而成，其内容角度独特、观点深刻，满足了国外读者渴求更多了解普通中国人生活的愿望，起到了扩大对外宣传的效果。
Schon im 4. Jahrhundert v. u. Z. befand sich an der Stelle des heutigen Beijing die Hauptstadt des Staates Yan. Nachdem Kublai Khan im 13. Jahrhundert ganz China erobert hatte, lielB er hier die prachtige Hauptstadt der Yuan-Dynastie errichten. Bis heute gibt es in Beijing unzahlige Tempel und Gotteshauser verschiedener Religionen. Dieser Band stellt einige grol3e und beruhmte Tempel von Beijing vor, sowie eine Reihe kleiner Tempel abseits der Touristenstrome.
Since China's tidal wave of Reform and Opening reached Shanghai in the early 1990s, the city has developed at a pace that has astounded observers and broken all historical precedent. Yet on December 3, 2002, an event occurred that accelerated developments to a new pitch of feverish activity: Shanghai won its bid to host the 2010 World Expo, at the 132nd general assembly of the Bureau of International Exhibitions (BIE), held in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The future shifted,and the city went wild.
紫禁城是明、清两代的皇宫，是中国现存规模*的古建筑群。1987年被联合国教科文组织列入《世界遗产名录》。 紫禁城(故宫)始建于明永乐五年(1407年)，至1420年基本建成。占地72万平方米，共建有殿宇房屋9000多问，建筑东西对称，皆沿南起午门北至神武门的中轴线排列并向两旁扩展，是按照中国传统的规制设计布局，体现出皇权至尊的封建思想。紫禁城中宫殿的高度、位置、颜色及至门钉的数目等都有严格的规定和讲究，使这座宏大的皇宫既辉煌壮丽、又变化有序。 紫禁城宫殿区域按功能分为前朝、内廷及外东路三大部分。前朝由气势雄伟的三大殿：太和、中和、保和及东西两座独立的宫殿：文华、武英殿组成。前朝的宫殿基本上用于皇帝举行各种大典、仪式。在前朝的后面，为内延区，中路为乾清、交泰、坤宁三宫及御花园，左右两边分别为东西六宫、
北京历代帝王庙始建于明代嘉靖九年（1530），清代断续沿用，距今已有470多年的历史。现为全国重点文物保护单位。它是明、清两朝祭祀三皇五帝、历代帝王和功臣名将的一座皇家庙宇，入祀中国史前时期的祖先人物三后五帝以及夏、商、周、汉、唐、宋、元、明等历代杰出帝王188位，功臣名将80位。 历代帝王庙的祭祀活动为国家祭祀，每年春秋两季举行。据文献记载，从明嘉靖十一年（1532）到清末（1911）的380年间，北京历代帝王庙共举行过662次祭祀大典达16次，其中，雍正帝5次、乾隆帝6次到历代帝王庙祭拜。
《长城》用英、汉、法、德、日、俄、意、西、韩九个国家的语言描述了中国的世界遗产——长城。
