An Illustrated Guide to China

Travel

CHARIS CHAN

Asia

Guidebook Company

Illus Guide to China N/E Ody

Hodder & Stoughton General Division

Odyssey Illustrated Guide to China (Odyssey Guides)

Odyssey Publications, Ltd.

Odyssey / Passport Guide to China

Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong

Home to one-quarter of the world's people and heir to the richest civilization in history, China continues to exert a magnetic attraction on visitors. Archaeological treasures, architectural masterpieces, stunning natural beauty and the inexhaustible variety of its people make any visit to China an unforgettable experience. China has so many diverse regions that visitors often have difficulty knowing where to begin. This guide helps to narrow the options. As well as detailed descriptions of the major cities and their environs, a selection of expeditions for the more adventurous includes all well-known tourist sites as well as the more remote provinces and several climbable mountains. Special sections examine such topics as Chinese opera, calligraphy and painting, and opportunities for seeing wildlife. Vital information on the practicalities of travel in China. Special chapter on the country's diverse cuisines. Suggested expeditions away from the beaten tourist track. Literary excerpts give different perspectives on China. An overview of the Chinese economy. Particular focus on Chinese opera, painting and calligraphy. Detailed accounts of the major cities. Key to pronouncing Chinese names.

China

revised by Peter Neville-Hadley

Odyssey Publications

Home to one-quarter of the world's population and heir to the richest civilization in history, China continues to exert a magnetic attraction on visitors. Archeological treasures, architectural masterpieces, stunning natural beauty and the inexhaustible variety of its people make any visit to China an unforgettable experience. China has so many diverse regions that visitors often have difficulty in knowing where to begin. This guide helps narrow the options. As well as detailed descriptions of the major cities and their environs, a selection of suggested expeditions for the more adventurous includes all the major tourist sites, the more remote provinces and several climbable mountains. Special sections examine such topics as Chinese opera, calligraphy and painting and opportunities for seeing unique wildlife. 72 color photos, 11 maps.

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Odyssey

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