China Travel Encyclopedia (Three Volumes, with a Bonus Data Disc) (The First Global Chinese Travel Encyclopedia, China's Highest-Level Professional Travel Dictionary)

Author: Lin Zhong
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Publishing Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book is in the international standard large 16K format, with luxurious hardcover binding, shrink-wrapped box, 128g copperplate paper for color pages, and 70g imported coated paper for the text. Each set is divided into three volumes (Upper, Middle, Lower), totaling 3,300 pages and 15 million words, priced at 1,980 RMB. Each set comes with a data disc containing e-books, databases, and an advanced search system. The book is comprehensive in its information, meticulously edited, standardized in format, beautifully designed, and exquisitely packaged, combining the practical functions of a top-tier Chinese tourism dictionary with the artistic collectible value of a premium tourism cultural work. The Common Tourism Dictionary of China is a practical reference book that covers a wide range of topics, offers in-depth content, detailed categorization, and easy retrieval. It is divided into 34 regional volumes, each featuring 16 sections: General Overview/Regional Culture, Scenic Spots/Tourist Resorts, Tourist Cities/Famous Towns, World Heritage Sites/Cultural Relics, Traditional Customs/Festivals & Exhibitions, Travel Agencies/Tourism Companies, Transportation/Communication Networks, Hotels/Entertainment Venues, Local Products/Featured Cuisine, Shopping Markets/Stores, Tourist Goods/Service Providers, Hospitals/Rescue Centers, News Media/Research Institutions, Investment Projects/Cooperation Opportunities, Government Departments/Industry Organizations, and Local Regulations/Policy Regulations. The total appendix includes Domestic Tourism Routes, International Tourism Routes, Travel Overviews of Countries Worldwide, International Organizations & Foreign Missions, Entry/Exit Guides, Legal Documents, and China’s Protected Flora & Fauna, covering the ten key elements of tourism: Food, Accommodation, Transportation, Sightseeing, Shopping, Entertainment, Meetings, Business, Education, and Healthcare. The Common Tourism Dictionary of China lists nearly 100,000 tourism-related enterprises and institutions across the country, providing both detailed and concise textual and graphical introductions, as well as clear data tables, totaling nearly 150,000 entries. All entries have been meticulously verified, making it the most up-to-date and accurate database in its category. Such a vast and information-intensive practical reference book is a first in the history of contemporary Chinese publishing, marking it as an unprecedented classic library for the Chinese tourism industry. This book was compiled under the auspices of the China Tourism Blue Book Editorial Committee, published by Social Sciences Academic Press, and distributed by Beijing Jiutianhe Cultural Development Co., Ltd. The Common Tourism Dictionary of China is regularly edited and published, continuously improving its editorial format and updating its content. Supported by the most powerful local database in the Chinese tourism industry, the world’s largest tourism (China) portal—Intercontinental Tourism Network (http://www.cttr.net) has been launched and is now in trial operation, providing comprehensive market information and marketing planning services to Chinese tourism enterprises and institutions, as well as foreign tourism organizations.