Ancient Chinese Town Tour (2004 Upgrade Version) (2004 Upgrade Version)

Author: Editorial Department of "Chinese Ancient Towns Travel"
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: 980 photos of ancient towns, mostly taken by renowned photographers, with unique scenes and subjects. Suitable for both appreciation from books and reference for photography. Covers 220 ancient towns, including all major tourist hotspots and numerous lesser-known yet valuable ones. Presents little-known information, narrating the history and current state of the towns. Detailed descriptions are provided for particularly noteworthy features. 180 maps of various types, progressing from provinces to towns, including locations, transportation routes, and town tourism diagrams. For every rural ancient building and every worth-examining architectural detail visible, there are appreciation guides designed for non-professionals. Transportation to each town, local dining and accommodation options, are tailored recommendations for independent travelers. Each town features detailed entry and exit transportation maps, specifically designed for drivers. "Chinese Ancient Towns Travel" fills the gap in China's lack of comprehensive ancient town information, opening up new tourism directions for travelers. Published in April 2002, the book immediately caused a sensation both domestically and internationally. As the first book to systematically compile and organize all ancient towns in China, its impact far exceeded the realm of tourism, providing vivid examples in ancient architecture preservation, ecological conservation, and human geography. A well-preserved ancient town is a living history. As a book of unique value, "Chinese Ancient Towns Travel" deeply touched the inner emotions of urban dwellers, sparking a widespread "ancient town fever" that emerged in various media such as the internet, television, and newspapers. The 2004 edition of "Chinese Ancient Towns Travel" added 15 new ancient towns based on the 2003 upgraded version, with the majority of the new additions concentrated in provinces such as Shanxi, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Fujian. Additionally, the information and photography sections for provinces such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Shanxi have been updated with the latest information and classic images.