Invisible Tibet

Author: Ling Yiming
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Don't say the sun is too far away; with the wings of freedom in your heart, soar to the snow-covered plateau. That is the closest place to the sun. She is the blue sky, she is the white clouds, she is the source of rivers and lakes, she is the sacred land of sparkling ice and snow, she is the hall of the king of mountains—perhaps all of this is just a glimpse of her countless mysteries. This book is a record of the author's love for mountains and water, and his quest for hidden wonders and adventures. He chose a difficult and dangerous path to travel through Tibet, starting from Kunming along the Yunnan-Tibet Road, crossing the Hengduan Mountains into the Sichuan-Tibet South Line, climbing mountains and crossing rivers through perilous terrain, passing through the "death road" to climb Mila Snow Mountain and enter Lhasa; then heading west to Ali, visiting sacred mountains and holy lakes, and finally crossing several Daban peaks to reach Yecheng and Kashgar, completing the entire journey. Accompanied by countless joys and thrills, tests and challenges of the journey, he underwent a bone-cleansing and heart-washing experience. The author presents his travel diary and rare photographs along the way, accompanied by maps, introductions to each scenic spot, and background information, resulting in this beautifully presented book.