The Beauty of Traditional Culture

This collection of essays by Ji Xianlin explores traditional Chinese culture. The author shares his thoughts on five subjects: China's cultural treasures, famous sites and historic monuments, cultural exchange between China and other countries, the character of scholars, and traditional Chinese ethics. Sometimes he reflects on a social phenomenon of his time; other times he writes from personal experience and insight into Chinese culture. His language is plain and his feelings sincere. Every essay overflows with his love for the Chinese people and traditional Chinese culture, making this an excellent book for passing on China's finest cultural heritage and building cultural confidence.