China's Three Gorges, Xi'an & the Terracotta Warriors [electronic resource].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Foster, Simon.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

China--Description and travel.

China--Guidebooks.

Xi''an Shi (China)--Description and travel.

Xi''an Shi (China)--Guidebooks.

Yangtze River Gorges (China)--Description and travel.

Yangtze River Gorges (China)--Guidebooks.

Local Subjects:

China--Description and travel.

China--Guidebooks.

Xi''an Shi (China)--Description and travel.

Xi''an Shi (China)--Guidebooks.

Yangtze River Gorges (China)--Description and travel.

Yangtze River Gorges (China)--Guidebooks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (347 p.)

Place of Publication:

: Hunter Publishing, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is based on our full China Adventure Guide, which is 640 pages. It's designed to enable you to gain the most from China during your trip. All the major sights in the destinations covered are described, but so are little dumpling houses, lively markets, walks through narrow old streets, places to study tai chi. The focus is on adventure in every sense of the word--from kayaking and balloon trips to learning the ancient art of calligraphy or fengshui. There are new experiences waiting at every turn, all of which help you get closer to understanding what China is today and how it got here. F

Contents:

""Introduction""; ""History""; ""Prehistory""; ""The Dynastic Age""; ""The Revolutionary Years""; ""The PRC Under Chairman Mao""; ""The Reform Era (1976-present)""; ""The Future""; ""Geography""; ""Flora & Fauna""; ""Wildlife""; ""Population""; ""People""; ""Religion & Philosophy""; ""Beliefs & Superstitions""; ""Culture""; ""Travel & Living Information""; ""Planning Your Trip""; ""When to Go""; ""Holidays & Festivals""; ""Organized Tours""; ""Visas""; ""Insurance""; ""What to Pack""; ""Information Sources""; ""Maps""; ""Customs & Immigration""; ""Getting Here & Away""; ""Getting Around""

""Practicalities""""Money Matters""; ""Keeping in Touch""; ""Media""; ""Health""; ""Restrooms""; ""Safety""; ""Facts & Figures""; ""Accommodation""; ""Food & Drink""; ""Price Codes""; ""The Four Major Styles""; ""Where to Eat""; ""Entertainment & Nightlife""; ""Shopping""; ""Adventures""; ""Eco-Travel""; ""The Top 25""; ""Suggested Itineraries""; ""The Imperial North""; ""Cruise the Three Gorges""; ""Shanghai, Silk & Tea""; ""Big City Lights & Rural Delights""; ""Xi'an""; ""History""; ""Getting Here & Away""; ""Getting Around""; ""Orientation""; ""Sightseeing""; ""Around Xi'an""

""Banpo Museum""""Huaqing Pool""; ""Qin Shi Huang's Tomb""; ""The Terracotta Warriors""; ""Pandas""; ""Huashan""; ""Galleries, Shows & Theaters""; ""For Families""; ""Health & Relaxation""; ""Shopping""; ""Adventures""; ""Cultural Adventures""; ""Where to Stay""; ""Where to Eat""; ""Nightlife""; ""The Three Gorges""; ""History""; ""Chongqing""; ""History""; ""Getting Here & Away""; ""Getting Around""; ""Orientation""; ""Sightseeing""; ""Galleries, Shows & Theaters""; ""Shopping""; ""Where to Stay""; ""Where to Eat""; ""Nightlife""; ""The Three Gorges""; ""Cruises""; ""Sightseeing""

""Yichang""""Getting Here & Away""; ""Getting Around""; ""Orientation""; ""Sightseeing""; ""Where to Stay""; ""Where to Eat & Drink""; ""Appendix""; ""Bibliography & Recommended; Reading""; ""Glossary""; ""Language""; ""Dialects""; ""The Spoken Word""; ""The Written Word""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-282-41226-4

9786612412264

1-58843-809-0

OCLC:

775799365