北京 Beijing

北京这座千古名城是中国古代科学技术和文化艺术高度发展的杰作

As a famous city with a long history, Beijing is a masterpiece of the highly developed science, technology, culture and art of ancient China.

历朝历代帝王在这凝聚中华文明精髓的龙脉宝地(precious royal place)君临天下

Emperors of many dynasties established their administrative power in this precious royal place

陆续修建了雄伟壮观的八达岭长城，集天下园林之大成、被誉为万园之园的圆明园(the Old Summer Palace)

In succession, many famous constructions were built, such as the grand Badaling Great Wall, the Old Summer Palace, which has the merits of the gardens all over the country and is credited with the honor of "the garden of all gardens".

集全国能工巧匠而修建的故宫以及保留最完整的古代祭天建筑群(complex of sacrificial buildings)、举世闻名的艺术珍品--天坛

the Forbidden City, which was constructed by the skillful craftsmen all over the country, and the Temple of Heaven--the best preserved ancient complex of sacrificial buildings and also the world-famous art treasure.

北京这座历史文化名城是中国皇家园林与宫殿建筑的代表，是凝聚中华文明精髓的世界文化遗产

As a city renowned for its history and culture, Beijing not only stands for the Chinese royal gardens and palaces, but also is a world cultural heritage that embodies the essence of Chinese civilization.

四合院 quadrangle

国粹 quintessence of the Chinese culture