Changsha Xiangxi - A Must-Have Handbook for Hiking in China

Author: Gao Yun
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Life, whether glorious or ordinary, is never free from the lingering loneliness, which becomes even deeper during travel. Perhaps after years of wandering, you will realize that only in this solitary journey can you rediscover your inner self, reassembling the chapters that were once overlooked and long buried. Tatsuo (Tatsuo) gained insight into the truth of his life during his lonely travels. "I" depends on the experiences encountered along the journey, and the true self is not the constant "me," but rather something that changes with the white snow of distant mountains, the shadows of cedars, the grey clouds, the flowing mist, and the rainbow spanning the green plains after rain. The term "solitary walk" does not mean you must travel alone, but rather that your "journey" must be uniquely yours. Regardless of how renowned or famous the destination may be, your "journey" must hold meaning and value for yourself! This is the philosophy of "Solitary Walk China." We never advise you to travel according to a fixed pattern. The rushed, hurried experience of rushing between enclosed, developed attractions is merely a form of consumption. However, everyone has some things that may be more important than traveling. Without the ability to spend a lot of time exploring the "weeds" and "rocks" along the way, we need "rangers" to pave the way for us. For Europeans, Marco Polo is their ranger in understanding China; for Emperor Wu of Han, Zhang Qian was his ranger in exploring places beyond the Western Regions of China; Xu Xiake is our role model as a ranger, dedicating his life to collecting the "weeds" and "rocks" along the way; and we—the "Solitary Walk China"—will become your ranger, helping you become your own ranger. See through the essence of attractions with ease, enjoy the joy of reading with flowing, elegant prose; the internationally popular manual-sized format, designed specifically for your pockets, allowing you to carry it wherever you go, with ample space and comprehensive information; a wealth of newly shot images, providing you with fresh visual insights into ever-changing cities. A pioneering, detailed index of attractions in Chinese tourism books, enabling you to access the information you need quickly and efficiently; all the attractions, hotels, and inns introduced in this book are clearly marked in the maps, so you can always know your location; professional and thoughtful route designs for your reference during travel; a compilation of regional cultural highlights, allowing you to understand the essence of the local culture beyond the surface; newly curated information to help you plan your time accurately and save money.