Happy China - Hangzhou Edition [Discover China and learn Chinese - with DVD]. ISBN: 7561915888, 9787561915882

Format: Book with DVD
ISBN-10: 7-5619-1588-8, 7561915888
ISBN-13: 978-7-5619-1588-2, 9787561915882
Binding: Softcover
Pages: 235
Shipping Weight: 490g
Size: 168mm x 226mm
Language: simplified Chinese, English
DVD Audio: Mandarin Chinese
DVD Subtitles: simplified Chinese, English, no subtitles
Year of Publication: 2007

Discover China and learn Chinese at the same time. Happy China is an adaption of the CCTV-4 program and offers learners an opportunity to learn the Chinese language and culture while enjoying the beautiful scenic spots in China. Co-operating with the local administrations of the well-known scenic spots, this program well combines the learning of language skills with that of Chinese culture and history in an interesting, informative and enjoyable way. Suitable for intermediate language skills and above, 1 DVD with 15 episodes included.

About Hangzhou
Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, is a well-known tourist city at home and abroad. Located on the southeastern coast of China, northern bank of the lower reaches of Qiantang River, it is 151km from Shanghai. With a history of over 2,200 years, Hangzhou is one of the seven Chinese ancient capitals. It was once the capital of the Kingdom of Wuyue during the Five Dynasties and the Southern Song Dynasty.

Endowed with unique natural environment and a culture of thousands of years, Hangzhou has lots of scenic spots. There are two national scenic areas in Hangzhou: the West Lake Scenic Area and the Fuchun River-Xin'an River-Qiandao Lake Scenic Area. Hangzhou is also the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the longest canal in the world. In addition there are 14 national cultural relics and 3 national museums in Hangzhou. In the 13th century, an Italian traveler Marco Polo admired Hangzhou as "the most beautiful and splendid city in the world".

The major tourist attractions include the West Lake, Liuhe Pagoda, Baochu Pagoda, and Yuefei Temple, Wansong Academy etc. Hangzhou is also famous for its silk, tea, handicrafts and delicacies.

As a popular saying goes: "Above in the sky there is heaven, while down on earth there are Hangzhou and Suzhou" ("上有天堂，下游苏杭"). Each year, Hangzhou's heavenly beauty attracts innumerable tourists to the exquisite West Lake to enjoy the placid lake, beautiful gardens, antique temples and elegant teahouses...

About the textbook
This book uses simplified Chinese characters and English annotations. Pinyin annotation is provided in the new words list only. Apart from the language materials presented in the program, Words and Expressions, Notes Substitution Drills and Conversations are provided in each book of the series, among which Words and Expressions and Notes are accompanied with brief English translations or explanations. Each book also includes brief introductions and photos of corresponding scenic spots and travel guides.

Each book of the Happy China series can be used separately - or together with the other books of the series - since each book covers a different beautiful scenic spot or historical site of China, they supplement each other.

快乐中国 - 杭州篇 + DVD
本书是北京语言大学出版社和CCTV-4《快乐中国 - 学汉语》节目组合作，根据该节目组提供的DVD和文字材料编辑加工而成。既介绍了杭州的苏堤春晓、曲院风荷、平湖秋月、柳浪闻莺、雷锋夕照、三潭印月等西湖十景，又介绍了六和塔、保俶塔、岳庙、万松书院、郭庄、宋城等其他景点。另外，还介绍了龙井茶、丝绸、伞、扇子等杭州特产和杭州美食小吃。同时又传授汉语知识，传播中国传统文化。本书为彩色印刷，书中配有大量精美图片。

书后配有一张DVD，画面清晰，音质优美。既可以作为游杭州的旅行参考，又可以作为学汉语的视听说教材。