Great Joy Traveling Series - Watermark Guilin

Author: Peng Jing
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: China is a tourism with a long history and diverse natural landscapes. Whether it's adventurers roaming among famous mountains and rivers or enthusiasts savoring the charm of ancient traditions, the country is renowned for its captivating "wind" words and phrases that have become a unique niche in the tourism book market. The Dàyǎ "Traveling Ballads" series is an interesting example of such a thematic planning. It integrates reading, practicality, appreciation, and collectibility, reflecting the trend of diversification and depth in tourism book styles and topics. Writing on the go, taking photos on the go, and painting on the go have become a distinctive feature of this series, hence the name "Traveling Ballads." Personal experiences and discoveries give the text a unique perspective and knowledge points. Often starting with a single point, the writing is lively and engaging, avoiding a comprehensive approach and not requiring readers to know the entire journey. There's no pressure to read, only a pursuit of ease and enjoyment. The stunning images and unique, unconventional layout design give the book a vibrant life, making it a valuable collectible. However, as a tourism book, it must not only be visually appealing but also practical. Essential elements such as travel logistics, dining, accommodation, local specialties, and practical information are naturally indispensable. Many people first recognize Guilin from the line in textbooks, "Guilin's landscapes are the best under heaven." I imagine the Chinese teachers at the time must have used many techniques to paint vivid and beautiful landscapes, sparking endless imagination in everyone. Indeed, the visual beauty Guilin offers first comes from its exceptional natural resources and geographical environment. Guilin is a typical karst landscape, characterized by its towering peaks, magnificent caves, and clear rivers, forming rare and unique mountains, waters, and caves. Since ancient times, people have used the "Four Perfections" (clear mountains, beautiful waters, unique caves, and exquisite stones) and the "Eight Wonders" (misty rain, light and shadow, rare birds, unusual trees, famous gardens, historical sites, farmlands, and villages) to summarize its charm. Today, geological research has further revealed its evolving geographical trajectory.