National Geographic China

Author: Ji Jianghong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book embodies the modern geography concept of organically blending geographical knowledge with human history, adhering to the principles of rigorous knowledge and systematic content. It comprehensively introduces China's rich and diverse geological landforms. Nearly a thousand high-quality images accompany scientific and vivid text, guiding readers to explore China's vast landscapes while gaining insights into related geography, history, and folklore.
※ Appreciate the landforms of China's eight major geological parks · The grandeur of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon · The color-changing wonders of Hainan Lake and the folk customs of the Tuvan people · The Three Parallel Rivers scenic area listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site · The "Devil City," a natural sculpture of the wilderness created by nature
※ Explore the formation of the colorful Buddha light on Mount Emei · The development history of the karst peak forest and clusters in the Li River · The mysteries of the Lushan landforms shaped by Quaternary glaciers · The geological evolution of the 400-li perilous navigation route of the Yangtze Three Gorges · The magical landform structures of the sky holes and earth fissures
※ Discover the sources of the mother rivers—the Yellow River and the Yangtze · The rare northern karst landforms of Yunshan Mountain · The formation reasons of the calcified accumulation bodies in the karst landforms of Huanglong · The vertical zonal distribution and heat island effect of Gongga Snow Mountain · The internal dynamics of the volcano in Changbai Mountain Tianchi
A single book cannot change the world, but it can change a person's life. National Geographic China is just such a book that can leave an impact on your life. It is a book that conveys geographical philosophy and pursues the spirit of science, a popular read for readers who love life and geography, and also a high-level book that tells stories of nature and human culture. Its content goes beyond the scope of general geographical knowledge or travel books, encompassing geological wonders of national geological parks, scenic beauty of famous mountains and rivers, unique topography, ancient historical and cultural relics, and folk customs of various regions in China.
"Geography" today has become a broad and inclusive concept. Beyond physical geography, people have opened up human geography, which introduces geographical knowledge and scientific exploration while paying attention to natural landscapes and historical culture, recreating the diversity, regionality, and comprehensiveness of geographical knowledge. National Geographic China is divided into three volumes—upper, middle, and lower—missioned to convey natural care and human emotions. In the order of geographical location, it uses over a thousand stunning images paired with vivid and excellent text to create a favorable atmosphere for readers to experience China's natural geography and cultural environment, and to subtly convey geographical knowledge.
Geography is an education; every person who concerns the future and has an optimistic and progressive lifestyle will acquire it through reading. Geography is a temperament; every person who admires nature, loves exploration, and pursues a scientific and healthy lifestyle can also possess it through reading. This is precisely the greatest purpose of compiling this book.