China - Softcover

Charis Chan; Revised By Peter Neville-Hadley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9622176046 ISBN 13: 9789622176041

Publisher: Odyssey Publications, 1999

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Charis Chan is the author of several books about China. Peter Neville-Hadley first visited China in 1986, returning repeatedly to investigate new areas while improving his Mandarin. Abandoning a London-based career in arts marketing, he turned to writing about China, first contributing to the second edition of Cadogan Guides' Central Asia and then spending two years researching and writing China: The Silk Routes for the same publisher. He has since revisited China to fulfil commissions for the Sunday Times, and also written on Beijing, the Yellow River, Hong Kong and other Chinese destinations for various publications.

Review

These handsome, well-edited books from a Hong Kong-based publisher cover places few other guidebooks go.... The writers are particularly well-chosen....Odyssey fans tend to be adventurous travelers with a literary bent. If you're lucky enough to find an Odyssey Guide to where you're going, grab it. -- National Geographic Traveler, February 2000

Whole worlds are created in this fact-filled, wonderfully illustrated guide . . . -- Booklist

About this edition

• Publisher: Odyssey Publications
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 9622176046
• ISBN 13: 9789622176041
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 350