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Chapter 1 Beijing ……………………………….…………….. 1

Emperors’ Home ………………………………………...…. 2

Beijing Opera ……………………………………………………. 3

History ………..…………………………………….……..……..….. 4

Chapter 2 Guangzhou ………………………..……….….. 5

The Prosperity of Cantonese ……………………….………………..…... 6

A Bite of Guangzhou ……………………………….……..….…….... 7

The Tolerance of the City …………………….……….….. 8

Chapter 3 Hangzhou ……………………………….………….. 9

The Poems about Xihu Lake …………………………….……………. 10

The Writers of Hangzhou …………………………………………... 11

The Architecture of Hangzhou ……………………..……..... 12

Chapter 4 Shanghai ………………………………….. 13

The War Era of Shanghai……………………………….. 14

Money and Women of Shanghai………………………...….. 15

The Personalities of Shanghai people ……………………….. 16

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Chapter 1 Beijing ………………………………….. 1

Emperors’ Home …………………………………...…. 2

Culture ………………………………………………………. 3

History ………..………………………….……..……..….. 4

Chapter 2 Guangzhou ……………………………….….. 5

The Prosperity of Cantonese ……………………….…..…... 6

A Bite of Guangzhou ………………………..….…….... 7

The Tolerance of the City …………………….….….. 8

Chapter 3 Hangzhou ………………….. 9

The Poems about Xihu Lake ………………………………. 10

The Writers of Hangzhou ………………………... 11

The Architecture of Hangzhou ………..……..... 12

Chapter 4 Shanghai ……………………………….. 13

The War Era of Shanghai……………………………….. 14

Money and Women of Shanghai………………………...….. 15

The Personalities of Shanghai people ……………………….. 16

The Imperial Palace, also known as "The Forbidden City", is located in

the heart of downtown Beijing. From 1386 to 1911, the palace was

home to 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The construction is the largest and

most complete ancient palace

complex extant in China today. Lofty

and magnificent, it is acclaimed to be

one of the world great palaces,

together with Palace of Versailles in

France, Buckingham Palace in Britain, White House in the United

States, and Kremlin Palace in Russia. The unparalleled masterpiece

was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by the United

Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Imperial Palace represented the

imperial sovereignty and also

served the center of feudal rule.

Except Taizu (first emperor of the

Ming dynasty) Zhu Yuanzhang

and Emperor Jianwen Zhu

Yunwen, 14 emperors of the Ming

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dynasty and 10 emperors of the Qing dynasty were enthroned here

and ruled China for the successive 491 years. The nearly five

centuries of history left behind a number of aulic struggles deep in the

Palace.

After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the National

Palace Museum is set here. Some halls in the Palace Museum have

developed into the Hall of Historical Arts, Hall of Paintings, categorized

Halls of Ceramics, Hall of Bronze wares, Hall of Crafts and

Arts in the Ming & Qing Dynasties, Hall of Inscriptions, Hall of Toys,

Hall of Scholar’s Studio, Hall of Playing Pieces, Hall of Jewelry, Hall of

Watches and Clocks, Exhibition Hall of Royal Cultural Relics in the Qing

Dynasty and so on. The museum has a collection of 1,052,653 pieces

of ancient art treasures, accounting for

one sixth of the total cultural relics in

China. It is the museum with the richest

collection of cultural relics in China, and

also a world-renowned museum of

ancient cultural arts. Many cultural relics

preserved in it are invaluable state treasures unique in the world.

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Purpose The purpose of this work is to share the beauty of Chinese cities.

Audience This is a guide for those who are interested in Chinese culture, and who want to travel in China.

Learning Module Goals The goal of this learning module is for learners to explore the magic of Chinese cities, knowing some facts and concepts.

Learner Motivation The ancient Chinese paintings----lotus and the topics regarding each famous and prosperous cities listed in the design are crafted to be the motivation and appeal to the content.

Content The content is about some features of a few popular and attractive cities in China.

Instructional Context The instructional context is a traditional classroom setting.

Delivery Method The delivery method is interactive lecture.

Cognitive Load Cognitive load is rather high due to the profoundness of Chinese culture.