北京是中华人民共和国首都是世界闻名的历史古城、文化名城。是全国的政治、经济、交通和文化中心。这里荟萃了中国灿烂的文化艺术，留下了许多名胜古迹和人文景观。北京是全国的政治、文化与国际交往中心，又是生机勃勃、充满活力的综合性产业城市。
从金代起连续800多年的建都史，使北京形成了宏伟壮丽的皇宫建筑、瑰丽秀美的园林设施、历经沧桑的寺庙宫观、丰富珍贵的文物典籍、精湛的工艺美术品以及风味独特的传统食品……意大利旅行家马可·波罗在他的游记中，对北京人民文明富足的生活以及城市繁盛美丽的赞美，数百年来，不知诱发过多少人对这座东方文明古都的神思遐想。
INTRODUCING BEIJING 5
NEIGHBOURHOODS 6
ITINERARIES 7
HIGHLIGHTS 8
Tiananmen Square 8
Forbidden City 10
Summer Palace 12
Temple of Heaven 14
Lama Temple 16
Factory 79818
Prince Gong's Residence 19
Dongyue Temple 20
Beihai Park 21
Liulichang 22
White Cloud Temple 23
Fragrant Hills Park & Beijing Botanical Gardens 24
Red Gate Gallery 26
SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES 27
Museums 27
Galleries 31
Historical Buildings & Monuments 33
Places of Worship 35
Parks & Public Spaces 37
Hutongs 38
Former Residences 39
Markets 41
Quirky Beijing 41
Beijing for Children 42
TRIPS & TOURS 44
Walking Tours 44
Day Trips 48
Organised Tours 53
SHOPPING 54
Shopping Centres & Department Stores 55
Markets 56
Clothing & Accessories 57
Foot & Blind Massage 60
Arts & Crafts 60
Music & Books 61
For Children 62
Antiques 63
Specialist Stores 63
Sports & Outdoor Equipment 65
EATING 66
Chaoyang 67
Chongwen & Xuanwu 69
Dongcheng 71
Jianguomenwai Embassy Area 74
Sanlitun Embassy Area 76
Sanlitun North 78
Worth the Trek 80
ENTERTAINMENT 81
Bars 82
Lounges 85
Pubs 86
Clubs & Discos 87
Cinemas 88
Rock, Jazz, Blues & Pop 89
Theatre 90
Classical Music 91
Acrobatics & Kung Fu 91
Opera 92
Gay & Lesbian Beijing 93
Sports 94
SLEEPING 95
Deluxe 96
Top End 97
Midrange 99
Budget 100
ABOUT BEIJING 101
History 101
Environment 103
Government & Politics 104
Economy 104
Society & Culture 105
Arts 108
DIRECTORY 111
INDEX 123
MAP LEGEND 128
