China Hiking

Author: Editorial Department of "China Hiking Through"
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: 25 life-and-death perilous routes, 30 heart-pounding extreme trails, accompanied by 450 exquisite photos and 60 hand-drawn maps, making this complete guide a must-have treasure for trailblazers and backpackers. All routes are thrilling and adventurous, meticulously crafted survival journeys filled with challenges and exhilarating fun. 55 classic Chinese hiking and trekking routes are recorded, capturing the scenery along the way and providing detailed information, all based on first-hand accounts from professional hikers. This group of people who gradually gathered in the wilds of China are all self-torturers by no means, but they are also true hedonists, because they walk a path where the body is in hell, but the eyes are in paradise. The information collected for each route in this book comes from the first-hand accounts of trekkers, as well as the collective experience of related hikers. With concise text and rich images, it provides readers with authentic experiences and information from an overview of the hiking area, detailed descriptions of the routes, and relevant cultural, historical, and geographical aspects of the hiking region. The information in this book is up-to-date, especially the transportation and accommodation details, which were fully verified before the book went to press on December 31, 2002. The systematic and detailed data ensures that you won’t get lost during your travels!
Features of the Book:
Photographic Classics: Over 450 rare color photos, mostly taken by hikers, for self-guided travelers to admire.
Route Design: 25 golden routes and 30 regional routes covering the hotspots of self-guided hiking tourism across the country.
Travel Advisor: A comprehensive travel guide provides travelers with more information about the hiking areas.
Outdoor Knowledge: Detailed outdoor knowledge prepares travelers with a well-equipped "knowledge" backpack, enabling them to apply what they learn practically.
Route Overview: Each route’s design, difficulty level, hiking evaluation, content, and essential equipment are tailored for hikers.
Itinerary Brief: The must-pass points each day are concisely described to help hikers prepare in advance.
Detailed Route Descriptions: First-hand accounts from hikers bring the cultural and geographical aspects of the hiking areas to life. Detailed notes and annotations are provided for key hiking areas.
Hand-Drawn Maps: Over 60 hand-drawn maps provide a detailed and intuitive overview of the relative locations and entry/exit routes of various points in the hiking areas.
Emergency Phone Numbers: These are rescue phone numbers for hikers to seek help in case of emergencies.
Outdoor Gear: Outdoor gear is introduced in a diagrammatic form, saving self-guided travelers significant time in purchasing, using, and maintaining equipment.