China Driving Tour Map - Highway Mileages and Scenic Spots

Author: Yang Bariu
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: With the continuous development of China's reform and opening-up, people's living standards have gradually improved. Driving cars and traveling have become indispensable parts of many people's lifestyles. The compilation of the "China Driving & Travel Atlas" is designed to meet the needs of this group and serve them wholeheartedly. During the compilation process, we have always adhered to the principle of "pragmatism as the foundation, balance between detail and brevity, selecting the best from the abundant, and other aspects," striving to better serve readers.
Pragmatism as the Foundation The atlas gets straight to the point with the first map, "China's Highways," which clearly displays the layout of 70 national highways and expressways across the country. Immediately following this map is the "Distance Table Between Major Cities in China." One map and one table provide references for choosing the most efficient routes. The 34 provincial maps then present the transportation network composed of expressways, national highways, provincial highways, and county/ township roads in a comprehensive and clear manner, fully meeting the needs of drivers. Each road is marked with detailed mileage indicators. If you need to quickly find the road distances between cities within a province (region), you can easily locate them in the supplementary maps. The four maps of the municipalities directly under the Central Government, 30 maps of provincial capitals, and six maps of famous tourist cities all feature carefully selected content, serving both as driving guides and travel companions. Of course, the principle of pragmatism is not only reflected in the content mentioned above but also throughout the entire atlas.
Balance Between Detail and Brevity This refers to the selection of various elements within a given map area, with emphasis on detail for key features and brevity for general ones. The atlas focuses on road transportation and tourism information, providing as much detail as possible, while other transportation and geographical elements are relatively simplified. For example, in city maps, all driving and tourist-related information such as scenic spots, road names, vehicle entrances/exits, transit routes, gas stations, parking lots, and repair shops are prominently selected, while other city-related information is relatively less emphasized.
Selecting the Best from the Abundant China has thousands of scenic spots, and the choice of which to include is crucial. The atlas carefully selects 117 national key scenic areas as the primary focus, supplemented by tourist hotspots from each province (region). The maps are illustrated with photographs, providing readers with sufficient information for planning their travel destinations and for reference during their trips.
Other Aspects While drivers and tourists are undoubtedly the primary readers of this atlas, to cater to the needs of other readers as well, the atlas includes information on national railways, civil aviation, and water transportation, along with an "Index of Major Scenic Spots in China" for reference.
In today's rapidly developing national economy, especially in the field of transportation construction and the continuous development of tourism resources, despite the use of the latest data in our compilation, we cannot entirely avoid omissions or inaccuracies. We sincerely welcome readers to point out any errors or improvements.