Marrying 318 National Highway: Starting from Zero to Span Mainland China: China in Transition

Author: China National Highway Travel Editorial Department
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This series of books reflects China's changes through historical and current comparisons of the socio-economic conditions in the eastern and western regions, as well as the northern and southern areas. The series consists of three books, each describing one of the three national highways: G318, G312, and G108. G318 spans the eastern and western parts of southern China, a thrilling and picturesque highway; G312 crosses the eastern and western parts of northern China, an ancient road rich in history; and G108 stretches from north to south across China's inland, a mountainous and culturally diverse highway. These three books cover the long national highways that traverse China's east, west, north, and south, representing the entirety of the Chinese landscape and reflecting the regional differences across the vast land. Therefore, we named the series "China in Transition."
G318 runs from Shanghai to Zhangmu Town in Tibet, crossing east to west with a total length of nearly 5,400 kilometers, making it China's longest, most beautiful, and most challenging national highway, showcasing the differences between the east and the west. The section from Chengdu to Lhasa is part of the southern Sichuan-Tibet Highway, while the section from Lhasa to Zhangmu belongs to the Sino-Nepal Highway. To gather accurate information, we organized photographers and a convoy to conduct field research on G318 from Chengdu to Zhangmu. Here, they will share with you the beautiful scenery, mysterious attractions, and authoritative insights along the way. This book includes three chapters and over 300 photos, along with 19 maps. The "Route" chapter provides a detailed introduction to the road conditions and scenery along G318, allowing you to deeply experience the vast differences between China's east and west. The "Scenery" chapter comprehensively describes the stunning landscapes along G318, immersing you in picturesque vistas. The "Travel" chapter presents a detailed travel guide for G318 in the form of a beautiful travel story, offering valuable insights for every reader.