用英语介绍北京

1、用英语介绍北京Beijing is an ancient city with a long history. Back in 3000 years ago in Zhou dynasty, Beijing, which was called Ji at the moment, had been named capital of Yan. Thereafter, Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasty all made Beijing their capital. Therefore, Beijing was famous for The long hist

2、ory leaves Beijing precious cultural treasure. Winding for several kilometers in Beijing area, the Great Wall is the only man-made structure that could been seen in the space. The Summer Palace is a classic composition of ancient royal gardens, and the Forbidden City is the largest royal palaces in

3、the world. Tiantan is where the emperor used to fete their ancestors, and also the soul of Chinese ancient constructions. The four sites above has been confirmed world cultural heritage by UNESCO. However, the best representatives for Beijing are the vanishing Hutongs and square courtyards. Through

4、hundreds of years, they have become symbol of Beijings life. Tiananmen square being still brilliant today with cloverleaf junctions and skyscrapers everywhere, the old-timey scene and modern culture are combined to present a brand new visage of Beijing.b5E2RGbCAPAs Beijing has been confirmed home ci

5、ty of Olympics 2008, the spirit of p1EanqFDPwThe Temple of Heaven was initially built in Yongle year 18 of the Ming Dynasty (in 1420). Situated in the southern part of the city, it covers the total area of 273 hectares. With the additions and rebuild during the Ming, Qing and other Dynasties, this g

6、rand set of structures look magnificent and glorious, the dignified environment appears solemn and respectful, it is the place for both Ming and Qing Dynastys Emperors to worship Heaven and pray for good harvest. The northern part of the Temple is circular while the southern part is square, implies

7、DXDiTa9E3dof Heaven is a comprehensive expression of the unique construction techniques from Ming and Qing Dynasties, it is Chinas most treasured ancient architecture,RTCrpUDGiTit is also the worlds largest architectural complex for worship heaven. In 1998, it was included in the 5PCzVD7HxADo you kn

8、ow? There are four wonderful sounds in the Temple of Heaven! Its worth your time to study the four wonderful sounds.jLBHrnAILg1. The echo from the Echo Wall - There is a circular wall around The Imperial Vault of Heaven, this is the famous Echo Wall. One persons mere whisper at any point close to th

9、e wall can be heard clearly on the other side if you draw your ear close to the wall, it is so clear that it is like talking on the phone. Do you want to know why? This is possible because the wall is round and hermetically constructed with smooth, solid bricks, so the sound wave can transmit to the

10、xHAQX74J0Xother side via the extremely smooth inner circle.2. The sound of the Dialogue Stone - If you speak while standing on the 18th stone in front of The Imperial Vault of Heaven, the sound can clearly pass to the northeast corner of the north side hall and the northwest of the west side hall th

11、at are both 36 meters away. The sound can be heard just as well on the stoneLDAYtRyKfEwhen speaking from the corners of these two side halls, this is what we call the Zzz6ZB2Ltk3. Repeating sounds of the Triple-Sound Stone - In front of the steps leading away from the hall is the Triple-Sound Stone.

12、 If you stand on the first stone and call out or clap your hands, the sound will echo once; on the second stone, the sound will be heard twice; and on the third stone, the sound will repeat three times. Hence it inherited the name. This is because the distances that the sound wave reflected from the

13、 round wall to the stone are different, the number of echo is also different. Take a guess which flagstone is at the center of the Echo Walls? The third one. The echo actually gets repeated more than 3 times, its just the sound is too weak to be heard after the 4th echo.dvzfvkwMI14. The hollow of th

14、e Heavens Center Stone - There is a stone plate in the center of the Circular Mound Altar called the Heavens Center Stone. Shouting aloud standing above, you will hear the reverberation of the echo. This is due to the refraction of the sound.rqyn14ZNXIBeijing MunicipalityAs the capital of the People

15、s Republic of China, Beijing is the nations political, economic, cultural and educational center as well as being the most importantEmxvxOtOcocenter in China for international trade and communications. It has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history. By the time of

16、 the Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC), it was serving as the capital of the Yan Kingdom. Because of its role in the life and growth of China, there is an unequalled wealth available for travelers to discover as you explore Beijings ancient past and enjoy its exciting 21st Century world. In 20

17、08 when Beijing hosts the Olympic Games, Beijing will show the world something so special that everyone will be awestruck by Beijings latest accomplishments combined with its ancient history.SixE2yXPq5What to seeThe magnificent Forbidden City is the worlds largest and best-preserved imperial palace

18、complex. Surrounded by a moat that is six meters deep and a ten-meter high wall are 9,999 rooms - just one room short of the number that ancient Chinese believed represented divine perfection. Once having entered the Forbidden City, visitors are transported to a spacious world of great luxury that h

19、ad a culture of its own. For five centuries, this palace functioned as the administrative center of the country as well as being the pleasur6ewMyirQFLFor a peaceful and interesting stroll, visit one of Beijings many beautiful parks, such as Beihai Park, which was probably built by the Great Khan cen

20、turies earlier than the Forbidden City. This park was enjoyed by the various rulers of China for hundreds of years and features pavilions, architecturally interesting walkways, the 27-meter-long (about 88 feet) Nine Dragon Screen (built to scare off evil spirits), a jar that is the last remnant of t

21、he Khans court that had been there, the Five Dragon Pavilion dating from the mid 1600s, and a large lake with an island in the middle. Another park that is a definite kavU42VRUsBeijing has many beautiful temples that at one time served as the focus for religious life. Temple of Heaven is the largest

22、 group of structures in the country dedicated to rituals that pay homage to heaven. This temple was built specifically for the worship of heaven and prayers for good harvests during the time of they6v3ALoS89Ming and Qing dynasties. There are two amazing acoustical spots here. On the top of the tri-l

23、eveled round altar (originally built in the 1500s) there is a spot where your words reverberate around you. You can easily imagine the power that temporal rulers felt as their prayers for abundance echoed as if they issued down from the heavens. The other is at the Echo Wall that partially encloses

24、a circular courtyard that is 65 meters (213 feet) in diameter. Words whispered at one end travel along the wall and can be heard clearly by someone listening at the other end. The entire temple complex is a treasure of ancient Chinese architectural design and art. Symbolic shape combinations (the te

25、mples are round on square bases signifying heaven and earth) and various mystical numbers are the basis for much of the design work. The temple structures themselves are stunning works of art. All of this and more is set in the midst of a beautiful park.M2ub6vSTnPThere are many other fascinating tem

26、ples in Beijing, among which are: the Yunju Temple, which houses the most stone inscriptions of Buddhist scriptures in the world, the White Cloud Taoist Temple, which is one of the oldest and still the most active of Taoist temples in Beijing, and the Temple of Confucius. Visiting these temples can

27、help elucidate three primary philosophies that formed the basis for early Chinese life and culture. For example, much of traditional Chinese medicines principles and theories were derived from the work of Taoist doctors and masters.0YujCfmUCwThe largest city central square in the world, the solemn a

28、nd respectful Tiananmen Square is not only the symbol of Beijing but also the symbol of China. This immense courtyard is the site of many historic events. The square is surrounded by a variety of significant edifices: Chinese Revolution History Museum, Mao Mausoleum, Great Hall of the People, the el

29、egant and beautiful Tiananmen (Heavenly Peace Gate), and Qianmen (Front Gate). The daily flag ceremony at the square, performed at sunrise and sunset each day, is most exceptional and well-worth making time to view.eUts8ZQVRdZhong Nan Hai The Great Wall is one of the eight wonders of the world and i

30、s the only man-made structure that is visible from the moon. This immense wall was built to keep out invaders as well as to retain the inhabitants. It spans five provinces (6,700 kilometers, or 2,587 miles) from Shanhaiguan Pass in the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west. Like a gigantic dragon, it w

31、inds up and down across deserts, grasslands and mountains. Just outside Beijing, it is possible to climb a section of the Great Wall and enjoy a splendid panoramic view that you will remember for the rest of your life.sQsAEJkW5TOther famous Beijing attractions include the Ming Tombs, the burial site

32、 of 13 ancient emperors; the Drum Tower built in the 1400s; Tiantan Park with its excellent Ming architectures; Fragrant Hills Park; the Ancient Observatory that dates back to the days of Kublai Khan; The Silk Market; Botanical Gardens; the Indian-designed Temple of Azure Clouds and many, many more

33、wondrousGMsIasNXkAplaces. Any reader of the classic The Dream of Red Mansions will want to visit Prince Gongs Mansion of the 18th Century, which is purported to be the model for mansion in the novel.TIrRGchYzgHistoryHow can one city boast so many phenomenal places? Beijings long and illustrious hist

34、ory starts approximately 500,000 years ago. It is here that the ancestors of modern Homo sapiens, Peking men, lived in caves. Records show that Beijing has been an inhabited city for more than three thousand years and has lived through invasions, devastating fires, dynasties, warlords, Anglo-French troops and has emerged each time as a strong and vibrant city. For more than 800 years, Beijing w