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

Travel

JUDY BONAVIA

Asia

HarperCollins, Publishers

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)

Odyssey Publications,Hong Kong

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

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 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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