China through the Looking Glass

The face of China is veiled in history and legend, shifting indistinctly between the culture of yesterday and today. From tall pagodas on the shores of misty lakes to the ancient residences of tea merchants in dusty old towns; from the spectacle of a vast farmland plateau seen from the peak of a sacred Buddhist mountain to the frenzied rush of faces in the downtown streets of the east coast metropolises: this multi-dimensional reality of modern China tantalises all who wish to experience the country, and yet remains forever just beyond reach. Foreigners who seek a deeper understanding have a herculean task ahead; breaking through the tangle of tradition, politics and culture can take a lifetime, and most who visit this place may only catch a glimpse of something inestimably precious - the real China.

BEIJING MATRIC is determined to bridge the gap. We are proud of our country and committed to making connections between China and the world, communicating some of the mystery of China to those who wish to learn. Through our book series China through the Looking Glass and our regular writer's events, our production house aims to bring English-speaking writers (and their readers) right up to China's traditionally closed doors - and help to open them. Our growing collection of titles on both familiar and new Chinese destinations are some of the most detailed and focussed context guides for foreign travellers in China that exist.

Welcome, one and all, to take a peek through our looking glass and get closer to China.

Made in BeiJing,China@2006.