This attractive little volume takes us on a visual journey through the greatest splendours of China's varied geography and the chief monuments of its 5,000-year-old civilization. Its 243 colour photographs, which include 12 panoramic gatefolds, show us the country's most famous landmarks-like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall-as we have never seen them before, and introduce us to less familiar but just as fascinating sights, like the multicoloured travertine lakes of Huanglong Valley and the beautiful calligraphic inscriptions on the rugged rocks of Mount Taishan. Extended captions at the back of the book provide a concise introduction to the history and significance of each of the forty-four locales depicted, 28 of which have been designated as World Heritage sites by UNESCO.
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Praise for the deluxe edition of China: "The ultimate China lover's Christmas present. This is not just any book. The images...are breathtaking-artistic, unseen shots of both iconic and obscure destinations." - Conde Nast Traveler "These truly beautiful images...present the best sights of one of the world's most amazing countries. Travelers, nature gazers, and dreamers will love this book." - Library Journal "China features...beautifully-crafted full-color images that are certain to take your breath away. It takes a book of this magnitude to even attempt to capture the natural and cultural wonders of this land." - Shutterbug Magazine "A new, epic photo book that is to most coffee-table volumes what the Great Wall is to your backyard fence...The photography is top-notch." - L.A. Times [A] beautiful collection...captures the essence of China's landscapes and attractions." - About.com
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Höhe: 197 mm
Breite: 133 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
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978-0-7892-1080-7 (9780789210807)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Guang Guo is general manager of CYPI Press, a leading Chinese publisher. Ming Tan is a noted Chinese photographer.
Table of Contents from: China Imperial Palace Great Wall of China Temple of Heaven Summer Palace Chengde Mountain Resort Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Imperial Tombs of Ming and Qing Dynasty Mount Taishan Temple, Cemetery, and Family Mansion of Confucius Mount Lushan Mount Wudang Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha Mount Huangshan Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Wulingyuan Dunhuang Mogao Caves Dazu Rock Carvings Longmen Grottoes Yungang Grottoes Villages of Xidi and Hongcun Old Town of Lijiang Classic Gardens of Suzhou Lijiang River Mount Wuyi Huanglong Valley Jiuzhaigou Valley Yuangyang Terraced Fields Historic City of Pingyao Fujian Tulou Mount Everest Potala Palace Three Parallel Rivers Tianchi Lake of Mount Changbai Chinas Cities
