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The snacks of Beijing composed of Han, imperial, and Islamic dishes, primarily fall into three categories: pastries, non-staple food, and fruit products and beverages. Many of the snacks are based on recipes handed down over the centuries, and some can be traced back more than 1,000 years. The more ... Learn More

Tea, a part of traditional Chinese culture, is a typical health beverage and a means to promote the Chinese culture. The Chinese have been drinking tea from ancient times and have developed a profound "Tea Culture" that promotes carefree, exquisite, refreshing and scholarly characters. The teahouse ... Learn More

A bilingual guide to China's most dynamic business capital, Shanghai. A complete information package fo anyone wanting to get a close look at the history, geography, development and interesting sights of this vibrant city. Learn More

A bilingual guide to the ancient city of Xi'an in central China. Contains information on the history, geography, cultural sites and major attractions. Illustrated with black-and-white pictures. Contains a brief chronology of Chinese history. Learn More

Hu Tong of Beijing is packed with evocative photographs of the renowned alleys of the capital city. The photos show life in these alleys that foreigners rarely have a glimpse of. The photos are described in both English and Chinese. Learn More

A saying goes: Beijing is a city with the most buildings which were constructed in the Middle Ages, her original layout and architecture make the city look neat, tidy and perfect, and the protection, development and changes of the metropolis in the past few decades have made her radiate even more gl... Learn More

This unique cased book traces the history of the Great Wall and takes the reader on a visual journey with its more than a hundred astonishing photographs. The accompanying texts describe how the Great Wall has differed in the eyes of many; from a protective screen against possible invasions to a "kindred brother" that guarded the Chinese homeland. Learn More

A comprehensive map of China by its provinces. In Chinese. Learn More

This wonderful album presents the largest and the best preserved imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty. Multilingual edition. Learn More