Collins illustrated guide to the Yangzi River traces the course of China's mightiest river which divides the country into north and south - both geographically and culturally. Nearly 4000 miles long, Yangzi stretches through wild mountain ranges, unbroken ravines, unnavigable rapids, and rushing torrents. Combining history, culture and geography with practical tips on what to do, where to stay and how to get there, this book provides all the information a modern traveller needs for a successful trip through the many cultures and history of China.

Collins Illustrated Guide to Yangzi

Travel

JUDY BONAVIA

Asia

HarperCollins, Publishers

From the second century BC onwards great caravans of merchants travelled by lonely desert tracks and lofty mountain passes along what came to be known as the Silk Road. The exchanges of philosophies, religions and technology en route transformed the cultures of east and west. The great trade route stretched from Xi'an, ancient capital of China, through the oases of Central Asia, to the very heart of the Roman Empire. This guide combines the past - the history of its cities and buried sites, the personalities who explored them, and the legends - with the present. It is packed with information for the modern traveller on where to stay and eat and describes the diverse traditions and lifestyles of local minority peoples.

Collins Illustrated Guide to the Silk Road

The Silk Road

Passport Books

For today's traveller it is not only the weight of history that makes the Silk Road intriguing, but the incredible diversity of scenery and ethnic people along the way. This book is the authoritative guide to travel in the region.

The silk road

History

Chartwell Books. Inc.

An exploration of the Yangzi River, which traces the course of the Yangzi from its source in Tibet to the fertile lands surrounding Shanghai, with information on where to stay along the river's banks.

Odyssey Illustrated Guide to the Yangzi River (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Odyssey Publications, Ltd.

The Odyssey Guide to the Silk Road (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

The early trade in silk was carried on against incredible odds by great caravans of merchants and animals traveling over some of the most inhospitable territory on the face of the earth--searing, waterless deserts and snowbound mountain passes. Beginning at the magnificent ancient city of Chang'an (Xi'an), the route took traders westward along the Hexi Corridor to the giant barrier of the Great Wall, then either north or south of the Takiamakan Desert to Kashgar before continuing on to India, to Iran or to the great cities of Constantinople, Damascus and Baghdad. For today's traveler it is not only the weight of history that makes the Silk Road intriguing, but the incredible diversity of scenery and ethnic people along the way. This book is the authoritative guide to travel in the region. 
* The established companion guidebook for the Chinese section of the ancient route * Written and revised by authors who have more than 20 years' residence in China * Brief history of the development of the Silk Road * Impressions of places, people and peculiarities told through a selection of literary extracts * Includes William Dalrymple on a Uygur movie outing * Now in its fifth edition * Concise language sections in both Mandarin and Uygur * An essential aid to travel-planning back home and convenient to use on the road

William Lindesay

吴琦

Odyssey Pubns

From the wild windswept snowfields of its source in Tibet, to the rich farmlands of its delta on the Yellow Sea, the mighty Yangzi has always had symbolic and practical significance for the Chinese. They refer to it simply as Changjiang, or the Long River. Nearly 4,000 miles long, the Yangzi is China's main artery, supporting a third of its people; it also serves as the country's major commercial waterway. This detailed guide to the river and its environs includes practical information on sights and accommodation. Illustrated by exceptional color photography and informative maps and plans, it is an essential companion for anyone with an interest in China. There is also a selection of literary excerpts, from authors such as Paul Theroux and Han Suyin, to enrich the reader's understanding of China's Long River. Fifth edition of this indispensable guide to China's Long River. Comprehensive account of a remarkable wonder of nature. Invaluable practical information section covers the major river cities. The three major reaches of the Yangzi detailed separately. Special topics include the story of the Three Kingdoms, the Three Gorges Dam and river rites. Literary excerpts from the works of Han Suyin, John Hersey, Paul Theroux and others. Specially-drawn detailed and informative maps and plans.

The Yangzi River

From the wild windswept snowfields of its source in Tibet, to the rich farmlands of its delta on the Yellow Sea, the mighty Yangzi has always had symbolic and practical significance for the Chinese. They refer to it simply as Changjiang, or Long River. Stretching for nearly 4,000 miles, the Yangzi is China?s main artery, supporting a third of its people; it also serves as the country's primary commercial waterway. This detailed guide to the river and its scenery and environs includes practical information about sights and accommodation. Illustrated by exceptional color photography and informative maps and plans, it is an essential companion for anyone with an interest in China's Long River.

The Yangzi River and The Three Gorges

Eric N. Danielson

William Hurst

Odyssey Books & Maps

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Collins Illustrated Guide to Yangzi

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