Sichuan Chongqing: Tibetan antelope self-guided tour

Author: Zhang Jin
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Sichuan is the cradle and hub of Southwest Chinese culture, connecting the geographical western plateau with the eastern plains. It has witnessed the growth, integration, and exchange of the Chinese nation for thousands of years. In the northern part of Sichuan, you can see the gradual transition of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau from low to high, observe the inseparable and harmonious coexistence of the Tibetan and other ethnic minorities with nature and the Han Chinese, while in the southeastern part of Sichuan and the Chongqing region, you can encounter many landscapes and human cultures that differ greatly from those of the Central Plains. History runs through the present in a tangible way, like a living exhibition that makes it easy to understand many scenes frozen in novels and legends, such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms and A Lai's When Dust Settles. Mr. Shan Zhiqiang, the Executive Editor of National Geographic China, wrote in an article that "ancient people did not favor extreme high mountains." This situation may have formed simply due to ancient transportation conditions, making many areas difficult to access. But it is precisely because of these reasons that the western part of Sichuan has been left for modern people to discover and appreciate—how fortunate is that? There are many places in the western part of Sichuan that are difficult for travelers to reach. The new edition of Sichuan and Chongqing pays special attention to providing detailed information about these areas. It is hoped that this revised edition will help you complete your deeper and more comprehensive journey through Bashu.