The Beauty of the Great River – A Full Course Journey Through China's Famous River

Author: Compiled by the Editorial Committee of "Journey to China's Hidden Gems Series"
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: On the earth, rivers are the greatest and most magical life forms of all. Each river flows from its childhood as a small stream, moving instinctively toward the distance. When it crosses through the wild and ignorant, it will suddenly laugh or dance with joy; when it experiences its free and unrestrained youth, it will sometimes be melancholic and deeply thoughtful, and at other times, it will be as splendid and colorful as a sea of flowers. As it winds around the barren shoals and surges through the gorges, it reveals the vast strength and magnificent thoughts of its middle age. By the time it reaches the lower reaches, the river calms down, and in the infinite mystery of the ripples and the scenery along both banks, we can see the profound and tranquil moments of the earth. By the name of the Creator: the river has washed my soul, giving me new perspectives on many things. Every time it flows through, I feel as if I have experienced a new life. This book is composed of 29 travelogues and self-guided tours written by backpackers, covering the riverside scenery, cultural geography, transportation, food, and accommodation of rivers such as the Xiang River, Min River, Peacock River, You River, and Wu River. These rivers (excluding China's seven major rivers) are rich in tourism resources and high in popularity, yet there are currently no dedicated travel books about them. This book follows the of actual travel routes, accompanied by numerous photographs, creating a vivid and immersive experience. It is both a travel guide that can be casually flipped through during journeys and a knowledge-rich book suitable for preservation and collection.