Golden Heartland: A Comprehensive Self-Guided Travel Guide to Southern Xinjiang

Author: Lu Yiping
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Backpacking is a travel method that fully embraces freedom. It is undoubtedly an alluring way. With all essentials packed in a backpack, it becomes a home on one's back, ensuring we can reach any place we desire. This book covers a vast area south of the Tianshan Mountains (including the Tianshan Mountains attractions), meaning it nearly encompasses all the routes and scenic spots that have captivated Xinjiang since ancient times. The book outlines a specific travel route and will guide you through everything you need to know about backpacking in southern Xinjiang, including how to find shelter, how to cope with various climates and terrains, and more. Backpacking is a travel method that fully embraces freedom. It is undoubtedly an attractive way. With all essentials packed in a backpack, it becomes a home on one's back, ensuring we can reach any place we desire. This book covers a vast area south of the Tianshan Mountains, meaning it nearly encompasses all the routes and scenic spots that have fascinated Xinjiang since ancient times. The journey south of the Tianshan Mountains is absolutely thrilling and exhilarating, with the deserts, Gobi, and alpine mountains holding everything we dream of. The book outlines a specific travel route and will guide you through everything you need to know about backpacking in southern Xinjiang, including how to find shelter, how to cope with various climates and terrains. It is currently the only self-help travel guidebook available in China about southern Xinjiang. The author used 280,000 words and over 400 images to introduce everything about the region. With it, your understanding of this vast area will be more familiar and in-depth than that of someone who has lived there for many years. The text is detailed, poetic, and rich in description. The regions covered in the book are places the author has backpacked through multiple times, giving it a sense of personal connection and authenticity. The words are filled with humanistic care, emotional depth, and informational support for self-guided travelers. The author's descriptions of folk customs and attractions are accurate and artistically expressive. The high-quality Mongolian paper has been proven suitable for reading in places with strong sunlight, such as Tibet and southern Xinjiang. The hand-drawn maps mark locations that cannot be indicated on conventional maps—such as internet cafes, bars, and small restaurants. The information in this book was collected in April and May 2003. To ensure timeliness, the book will be updated with new information in each subsequent edition.