Collins Illustrated Guide to Xi'an

Travel

Holledge, Simon

Asia

HarperCollins, Publishers

Hangzhou and the West Lake

Rand-McNally

<p>Dubbed "the land of kings and emperors" by the poet Du Fu, Xian reigned supreme over four dynasties as China's capital Chang'an. Archaeological discoveries reflect Xian's past glories - such as the Sera Metropolis, start of the old Silk Road. Special topics include the peasant painters of Huxian, the concubine Yang Guifei and the Xian incident. Set in a historical context, this guide takes the reader round Xian starting from early Paleolithic sites, past Qin Shihaungdi's terracotta warriors to a park created during Chairman Mao's Great Leap Forward. Literary excerpts and sidebars illuminate local culture. Simon Holledge has also written "Guide to Zhejiang and Hangzhou".</p>

Xi'An/China's Ancient Capital (CHINA GUIDES SERIES)

Passport Books

Nanjing, Wuxi, Suzhou and Jiangsu Province: Land of Lakes and Classical Gardens (CHINA GUIDES SERIES)

Courtauld, Caroline

Holdsworth, May

Dubbed "the land of kings and emperors" by the poet Du Fu, Xian reigned supreme over four dynasties as China's capital Chang'an. Archaeological discoveries reflect Xian's past glories - such as the Sera Metropolis, start of the old Silk Road. Special topics include the peasant painters of Huxian, the concubine Yang Guifei and the Xian incident. Set in a historical context, this guide takes the reader round Xian starting from early Paleolithic sites, past Qin Shihaungdi's terracotta warriors to a park created during Chairman Mao's Great Leap Forward. Literary excerpts and sidebars illuminate local culture. Simon Holledge has also written "Guide to Zhejiang and Hangzhou".

Odyssey Illustrated Guide to Xian (Odyssey Guides)

Odyssey Publications, Ltd.

<p>Best known today as they site of the magnificent archaeological treasure of the Terracotta Army of the First Emperor of China, Xi'an was the ancient capital of China for four dynasties - some 1,100 years. The outstanding archaeological and art discoveries in the around the city tell the tale of China's development from prehistoric times till the height of the imperial period. Xi'an, or Chang'an it was formerly known, is also the eastern starting point of the fabled Silk Road. This profusely illustrated book guides the reader in a journey through time from the stone-age Banpo site, through Ming dynasty relics to a bustling modern-day city. Special essays and carefully selected literary excerpts provide a counterpoint to the practical information needed by the visitor. * Comprehensive guide to the ancient capital of China * Detailed introduction to outstanding archaeological sites * Xi'an is the most significant city in the history of China * Special sections on essential background information * Thoroughly practical guide * Excellent color photography * Literary excepts add to the reader's understanding</p>

Xi'an: China's Ancient Capital, Third Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

Bishop, Kevin

Odyssey Books & Maps

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