Beijingyesterdaywarightwithallkindsofcolors,theyesterdaylifeofBeijingerwerealsomulticolored.Thephotoringuacktothefamiliaralleys,thedisappearinglife,thosewarmfaces,andthosehappydayswithsoulanddreams.

hangzhoucannotbedescribedinmerewordsorpictures；itmustbelivedandbreathed,exploredandunderstoodfirsthand.thisisthecitythatcaptivatedmarcopolomorethananyother,andhasgiveninspirationtogenerationaftergenerationofartistandpoet.itsacityverymuchmadebyitsgeography,andwestlakepraysanimportant,ifhidden,roleintheaveragehangzhouresidentsconsciousness.

本书图文并茂地介绍了老北京的风土人情。作者以精湛的画艺为我们再现了老北京街头巷尾的一个个场景。作者还以诙谐的文字帮助我们了解图中所表现的老北京的风俗习惯。这是一份非常难得的历史资料。可供文化研究人员参考，也可供广大读者阅读、体会。 本书适合于文化爱好者、普通读者。

China Panorama is intended for the use by internationalstudents ing to China to study the required course "ChinaPanorama". As well as reading material for all of those studyingChinese as a second language， thiook is the top choice forlearning Chinese culture and motivating students' interest. Thisbook introduces topics such as Chinese geography， culture， history，international relations and the development of the nation. Readers will find they are inspired， challenged and provided withcultural facts throughout the learning process. In the practicesections， lots of thought provoking and practical exercises areset， encouraging intermunication between book and readers，teacher and students. It achieves the perfect match of culturalawareness and students needs.

China Panorama is intended for the use by internationalstudents ing to China to study the required course "ChinaPanorama". As well as reading material for all of those studyingChinese as a second language， thiook is the top choice forlearning Chinese culture and motivating students' interest. Thisbook introduces topics such as Chinese geography， culture， history，international relations and the development of the nation. Readers will find they are inspired， challenged and provided withcultural facts throughout the learning process. In the practicesections， lots of thought provoking and practical exercises areset， encouraging intermunication between book and readers，teacher and students. It achieves the perfect match of culturalawareness and students needs.

Beijing drew the whole world's attention with the 2008 Olympics. But it is also an ancient city that haeen 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 harought 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.

China Panorama is intended for the use by internationalstudents coming to China to study the required course "ChinaPanorama". As well as reading material for all of those studyingChinese as a second language， thiook is the top choice forlearning Chinese culture and motivating students' interest. Thisbook introduces topics such as Chinese geography， culture， history，international relations and the development of the nation. Readers will find they are inspired， challenged and provided withcultural facts throughout the learning process. In the practicesections， lots of thought provoking and practical exercises areset， encouraging intercommunication between book and readers，teacher and students. It achieves the perfect match of culturalawareness and students needs.