Lin Yutang lived in the United States and Europe for decades and introduced the glorious Chinese culture to the West with many classic monographs handed down from generation to generation. This book cites a wide range of sources, and uses rich literary and historical materials and a free writing style to reinterpret the thousands of years of Beijing's historical evolution. All aspects of Beijing culture - the inner city and the outer city, the urban area and the countryside, the royal family and the people, as well as the city's business cards such as palaces, royal gardens, temples, pagodas, sculptures, paintings, and calligraphy are also included. With true and accurate documentary, fascinating readability, and high-grade artistry, this book fully reproduces the authentic Beijing. It is a masterpiece that intimately understands the spirit of Beijing!
Reader comments
I am currently riding the D140 train from Longyan to Fengtai, Beijing. The train will arrive in Beijing in 8 hours. Thanks to this book, I have some preliminary impressions of Beijing.
It snowed for the first time in Beijing a few days ago. I hope I can see the snow scene of the Forbidden City!
Aziii The night of January 22, 2026
This book is rich in content. Through the introduction of all aspects of Beijing, I felt as if I was personally there, experiencing the history and culture of Beijing. The book's analysis of the relationship between climate and life in Beijing is very interesting. For example, it is mentioned that the cold weather may have affected the way the British speak. Moreover, the author's language style is also very vivid, as if chatting with a friend, making people feel very friendly. I think this book is a very good read for people who want to understand Beijing.
I am currently riding the D140 train from Longyan to Fengtai, Beijing. The train will arrive in Beijing in 8 hours. Thanks to this book, I have some preliminary impressions of Beijing. It snowed for the first time in Beijing a few days ago. I hope I can see the snow scene of the Forbidden City! Aziii The night of January 22, 2026
This book is rich in content. Through the introduction of all aspects of Beijing, I felt as if I was personally there, experiencing the history and culture of Beijing. The book's analysis of the relationship between climate and life in Beijing is very interesting. For example, it is mentioned that the cold weather may have affected the way the British speak. Moreover, the author's language style is also very vivid, as if chatting with a friend, making people feel very friendly. I think this book is a very good read for people who want to understand Beijing.