Ancient Towns Of China – Baochuan Wang Yuanjing Zhang (1)

When you stroll along it, you will feel as if you were in a European town. Harbin is famous for its ice and snow culture, and hosts the “Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival”—one of the world’s four major winter festivals. When the winter winds sweep across the Songhua River, Harbin, the ice city in the northern country, quietly dons a silver coat and reveals its unique charm of ice and snow. In winter, Harbin is covered with snow.

In the Ice and Snow World, ice sculptors use their superb skills to carve ice blocks into vivid fairy-tale worlds. Huge ice castles, lively ice animals and spectacular ice slides are dreamlike under the illumination of colorful lights. The cuisine in Harbin also fully showcases the charm of the northern region. For the Stewed dishes in iron pots, various ingredients are simmered in a large iron pot, with the meat and vegetables blending together.

The corn cakes beside the pot absorb the rich soup, tasting fragrant and delicious. Harbin red sausage has a firm texture, with the aroma of garlic and smoked flavor dancing together. Whether it is sliced and eaten directly or used in cooking dishes, it brings an unforgettable experience on the tip of the tongue.

There are also the thick dense Russian rye bread and refreshing Modern Ice Cream… Every bite leaves a deep imprint on the memory of Harbin. 哈尔滨，别称“冰城”，这座充满异域风情与独特魅力的城市，坐落于我国东北地区。它拥有深厚的历史文化底蕴，欧式建筑星罗棋布，圣索菲亚教堂庄重而美丽，是哈尔滨的 标志性建筑。拜占庭式的穹顶在阳光下闪耀，诉说着往昔的繁华与岁月的沧桑。中央大街建筑风格多样，从文艺复兴风格到巴洛克风格，再到折中主义和新艺术运动风格建筑，构成了中央大 街独特的欧陆风情。漫步其间，仿佛置身于欧洲小镇。 哈尔滨以冰雪文化闻名，拥有世界四大冰雪节之一的“哈尔滨国际冰雪节”。当冬日的寒风吹拂过松花江畔，哈尔滨这座北国冰城便悄然换上了银装，绽放出独特的冰雪魅力。 冬季的哈尔滨银装素裹。冰雪大世界里，冰雕艺术家们用巧夺天工的技艺，将冰块雕琢成一个栩栩如生的童话世界。巨大的冰城堡、灵动的冰动物、壮观的冰滑梯，在五彩灯光的映照下如梦 如幻。 哈尔滨的美食也尽显北国风情。铁锅炖，食材丰富，炖煮于大铁锅，肉菜交融，锅边玉米饼吸满汤汁，香浓味美。红肠肉质紧实，蒜香与熏香共舞，切片即食或烹饪入菜，皆为舌 尖上的难忘体验。还有大列巴的厚实和马迭尔冰棍的清凉……每一口都是对哈尔滨记忆的深刻烙印。 Vocabulary Notes allure n. 诱惑，吸引 eclecticism n. 折中主义 sculptor n. 雕刻家 simmered vt. 用文火炖 garlic n. 大蒜 imprint n. 铭刻 1kitap1.com/en Chapter 4 Where Nature Meets the City: A Feast for the Eyes 自然与城市交融的视觉盛宴 1kitap1.com/en 4.1 水墨仙境—桂林 Guilin, a Fairyland in Ink and Mist Key Sentences .

The Lijiang River winds like a green silk ribbon among the lofty mountains. 漓江，如一条碧绿绸带蜿蜒于崇山峻岭间。 . The beauty of Guilin lies in the harmonious combination of mountains and waters. 桂林之美，美在山水相依。 Bilingual Text At the southern end of the Chinese land lies a picturesque landscape painted by nature. Every inch of the land exudes a charming charm. This place is Guilin. The Lijiang River winds like a green silk ribbon among the lofty mountains. The river water is so clear that the swimming fish playing above pebbles can be clearly seen, as if they were suspended in the air.

When boats sail on the river, it seems that people are traveling in a painting. On both sides of the river, there are numerous grotesque peaks in a myriad of shapes.

Title: Ancient Towns of China Subtitle: Bilingual English & Chinese Authors: Wang Baochuan, Zhang Yuanjing © 2025 by China Water & Power Press for the original Chinese edition. © 2025 by Elements & Perspectives S.A.S. under the brand AngleV for the present edition. ISBN: 978-2-488914-12-3 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the Publisher.

Published by Elements & Perspectives S.A.S., 30 avenue des Gobelins, 75013 Paris, France. 1kitap1.com/en Preface China’s historic cities and old towns are not museums frozen in time; they are living places where past and present meet in daily life. This book invites you to see them with open eyes and an unhurried pace. Begin in Beijing, where the gray walls of a hutong (a narrow lane) hold the memories of generations. Walk the Bund, Shanghai’s historic waterfront, where the river lights echo its past as a global trading hub.

In Fenghuang, a riverside town steeped in the traditions of the Miao people on the Tuo River, morning mist softens upturned eaves. In Pingyao, the Ming– Qing (1368—1912) city walls glow at dusk, evoking the merchant networks that once connected markets across North China. For every destination, we offer clear context: what it was, what it is now, and why it matters—locally and globally.

You will find brief timelines, plain-language notes on key terms, and simple maps to guide your reading. When a cultural word appears—such as hutong or Miao—it is explained at first mention. This is a book for a walking pace. Let streets, bricks, and courtyards speak. Turn the page and step inside—one town at a time.

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