There are a number of things to see in such an old city as Beijing. A particular favorite among visitors is the Siheyuan, the courtyard houses that have traditionally been homes for the city's residence. Living in a Siheyuan can be appealing for a whole host of reasons. Let's first hear an American's perspective on the cultural attraction of Siheyuans.
在北京這樣一個古老城市中有很多東西可以使你流連忘返。有些游客對四合院這種院子里一向是一家人住的房屋情有獨鐘。生活在一個四合院對很多人來說都有一種吸引力。讓我們先聽聽一個美國人對于四合院文化魅力的觀點。