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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 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. * Vital information on the practicalities of travel in China * Special chapter on the country's diverse cuisines * Suggested expeditions away from the beaten track * Literary excerpts give different perspectives on China * An overview of the Chinese economy * Particular focus on Chinese opera, calligraphy and painting * Detailed accounts of the major cities * Key to pronouncing Chinese
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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 fulfill 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
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- PublisherOdyssey Pubns
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 9622176550
- ISBN 13 9789622176553
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number6
- Number of pages350
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