Through his timely and intimate portrait of the world's most populous capital city, Jonathan Clements reveals the history of China itself. This first paperback edition includes a new introduction and a section on Zhangjiakou, where many of the 2022 Winter Olympics events will take place.
'It's hard to imagine anyone better equipped than Jonathan Clements to compile a readable account of Beijing.' - John Keay, author of China: A History
'?the perfect book for the visitor to Beijing.' - Rana Mitter, author of Modern China: A Very Short Introduction
'Jonathan Clements comes well stocked with tales that will be new even to long-time residents.' - Lucy Hornby, China Correspondent, Financial Times
