本书书紧紧围绕“城市发展中的中华智慧”这一核心主题，时间跨度从古代、现代一直到未来，从城市发展的历史、人文、地理、交通、建筑、文化、艺术等多个维度进行展示，体现出中国国家馆绿色、环保、低碳的核心理念。该书不仅有对中国国家馆内代表性场景内容的展示，更有权威的背景内容介绍，读者在享受视觉冲击的同时也可以接受一场中国文化的洗礼。

INTRODUCTION

 The Structure

 The Theme

 The Main Components

CHAPTER 1 The Footprints

 01. Expectations for Urban Life

 02. The Story of Spring

 03. Reminiscence

 04. River of Wisdom

 05. Land of Hope

CHAPTER 2 The Dialogue

 01. A Ramble Through the Forest

 02. A Bridge of Wisdom

 03. Dougong Architecture

 04. Urban Planning

 05. A Garden City

CHAPTER 3 The Visions

 01. Exploring Resources with Care

 02. Thoughtful Consumption

 03. Return to Simplicity

 04. Fountain of Illumination

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS