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Book presents a true Beijing to foreigners
 

The English edition of "Approaching China - Beijing" has been published as an important part of a key series of books launched by Shanghai People's Fine Art Publishing House in recent years.


Cover of the new book "Approaching China - Beijing" by Wang Yuelong.
As the 2008 Olympic Games is drawing nearer, the name of Beijing is growing bigger. The Beijing edition of the series will provide foreign tourists with an access to understand better the ancient yet vigorous city.

On top of being useful, "Approaching China - Beijing" is also a fine item of collection with beautiful design and excellent pictures and texts. Following the descriptive line of "Historical Beijing," "Royal Beijing," "Common People's Beijing," "Cultural Beijing," "Leisure Beijing" and "Modern Beijing," the book gives a detailed description of the history, ancient relics and scenic spots of Beijing as well as the city's culture, food and leisure places.

The author of the Chinese edition of "Approaching China - Beijing" is Wang Yuelong, who was born and brought up in Beijing. He served for a long time as correspondent of Beijing Bureau of Xinhua News Agency, covering extensively in culture, education and sports in Beijing.

Wang is now working with the Advertising Center of Xinhua. Before his current position, he was vice president of China.com. With his rich life and working experience in Beijing, Mr. Wang gives foreign tourists a brand new angle to see Beijing.

Many famous photographers contributed several hundreds of excellent illustration plates.