312 National Highway Escape Letter

Author: Wang Mu
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: 108 and 312, they are not just dull numbers. They are the names of two legendary routes, the veins that have pulsed across the Chinese landscape for 5,000 years, carrying countless sealed histories and depositing diverse cultures. Now, these two national highways are driving this vibrant nation forward at an unprecedented pace, unfolding a series of more exciting stories. A visual travel guide themed around national highways in China!
Signs are not just decorations: Throughout the book, you will often see this triangular symbol. Don’t mistake it for mere decoration—it will help you quickly find the information you need. Moreover, a design resembling a traffic sign will give you a stronger sense of being on the road.
Reading with coordinates: Don’t underestimate this small indicator at the bottom of each page. It will guide you through the book, ensuring you never lose your way and always know exactly which part of the 312 National Highway you are exploring.
Eyes on the journey: Over 250 stunning images captured by seasoned photographers adjust your reading rhythm and take you on a visual feast on the copperplate paper.
Maps speak: More than 20 detailed, practical, and uniquely designed full-color maps are carefully integrated throughout the book, providing you with intuitive guidance for your travels.
Information is practical: From dining and accommodations to precise data, every piece of thoughtful advice and practical information gathered through on-site interviews aims to be your most reliable guide.
Reading knowledge easily: From legends and anecdotes to geographical knowledge, the in-depth yet accessible cultural and historical background in the book makes your journey more multidimensional.
Read the descriptions carefully: Every image in the book is accompanied by a detailed caption, offering key information that can be another basis for your travels.
The 312 National Highway—A Journey Through the Heart of Asia: Tied to a 4,000-kilometer national highway stretching across mainland China from east to west, this book weaves together a journey across time and space. From Shanghai to the China-Kazakhstan border, from the Silk Road 3,000 years ago to the rapidly changing modern China, it presents itself to readers as a documentary-style travel guide, an anthropological and geographical visual reader. The book offers highly useful information, a relaxed journey, in-depth yet accessible cultural backgrounds, and clear key advice. Have you ever thought about? A journey centered around a 4,800-kilometer national highway across mainland China, from the waves of the Bohai Sea to the sands of Central Asia, from the modern metropolis of Shanghai to the remote town of Horgos, from the dream of the ancient Silk Road 3,000 years ago to the transformed modern China. Experience a journey across time and space, without missing any exciting details. Then, you can start with this book, as it features a unique panoramic map-style table of contents, providing intuitive reading guidance. 270 stunning photographs taken by professional photographers, over 20 detailed and practical color maps, absolutely useful information, and a completely relaxed travel experience will lead you through every exploration and discovery.