World Travel Guide - California: World Travel Guide

Author: Huang Min
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Publishing Date: 2002-03-01
Features: "The World Travel Guide" is a comprehensive, richly informative, elegantly written, and beautifully designed practical travel guide. The series is planned by AA Publishing Company, a renowned British publisher of mapbooks and travel guides. In just five years of publication, the series has become a sensation in Europe and America, selling 2.5 million sets, with multiple translations available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages. Zhonghua Book Company has now obtained the Chinese copyright, meticulously translated, and fully color-printed, maintaining the same level of quality as the original version. It is now proudly launched, inviting you to explore the world's wonders and travel to distant lands. This series not only depicts the renowned American and Chinese attractions but also introduces lesser-known sites, highlighting the cultural significance that enhances the beauty of these landscapes. The wealth of practical information provided will guide you through your travels, ensuring a joyful and fulfilling experience. Even if you haven’t visited California before, you’ve likely heard of it as the world-famous "Golden State" through media and films. California boasts a glorious history, transforming from a wilderness of deserts and mountains into a global hub of high technology in just 150 years. Its gross domestic product ranks sixth in the world, with a population growing by 600,000 annually. It’s a place where dreams can come true or shatter, where movie stars can become presidents. In California, anything can happen—or at least, that’s the impression it gives. It’s a paradise for dreams, but sometimes dreams turn into nightmares. The global economic downturn has also affected California, with unemployment rates remaining stubbornly high since the Great Recession. Businesses closing has become commonplace, and even well-known companies may no longer exist by the time this book is published. Budget cuts have led to many events ending early and tourist attractions shortening their operating hours, so it’s essential to check beforehand. However, all the information provided in this guide is accurate at the time of writing. This guide aims to offer a comprehensive overview of California, providing sufficient practical information to help travelers make the most of their time. Compared to other U.S. states, California is more worth visiting, but exploring the entire state would require a lifetime. On your first trip to California, don’t try to do too much—take it slow and enjoy the process, so the state can reveal its endless charm. The "World Travel Guide: California" published by Zhonghua Book Company covers all the information you need for your trip, making it convenient and practical.