20幅示意图、120幅图片、3万字……本书虽然文字不多，但书本简明扼要地介绍了北京的历史、文化遗产、宗教和儒学、教育与科技、餐饮和商业、民居、文化。全书图文并茂，以图配文，从一位学者的视角，展现了北京多姿多彩的风貌，相信会对国内外读者了解北京有所帮助，增进世界各地朋友对北京的热爱。绝对是一本为旅游者服务、符合国际规范的城市介绍。本书为英文版本。

History of Beijing

1. Before being the capital

2. After becoming the capital

3. Layout of Beijing

Cultural Heritage in Beijing

1. The Forbidden City

2. Tian'anmen Square

3. Beihai Park

4. Coal Hill Park

5. The Temple of Heaven

6. The Princes' Mansion

Culture Heritages in the Suburbs of Beijing

1. The Summer Palace

2. The Ruins of Yuanmingyuan

3. Fragrant Hills

4. The Great Wall

5. The Ming Tombs

6. The Olympic Park

Religion and Confucianism in Beijing

1. Buddhism

2. Taoism

3. Confucianism

4. Islam

5. Christianity

6. Buddhist Temples in the Suburbs of Beijing

Education, Science & Technology and Environment

1. Education of Beijing

2. Science & Technology and Environment of Beijing

Foods and Business of Beijing

1. Foods of Beijing

2. Business in Beijing

Folk Houses of Beijing

1. ShJcha Lake Folk House Area

2. Hutongs (laneways) of Beijing

3. Siheyuan (dwelling compounds) and Modern

Folk Houses in Beijing

4. Suburban Areas and Villages of Beijing

The Culture of Beijing

1. Peking Opera

2. Antiques

3. Handicrafts

4. Painting and Calligraphy

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