Yellow Land of the Shepherds: A Comprehensive Self-Guided Travel Guide to Northern Shaanxi

Author: Chen Changyin
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The Shaanxi Province mentioned in this book refers to the broader Shaanxi North, encompassing a vast area north of Xi'an. Regardless of your purpose or mindset for traveling, Shaanxi North is a place worth visiting. For many, it is both simple and romantic. At all times, Shaanxi North is associated with these exciting terms: loess plateaus, xiantianyou (a traditional folk song), paper-cutting, yaodongs (traditional earthen houses), Ansai waist drums, and the "fair ladies of Mizhi and the gentlemen of Suide."
This book is a travel guide that provides detailed information and experiences for backpackers planning a self-guided trip to Shaanxi North. The author's firsthand travel writings cover all the details of backpacking in Shaanxi North: choosing the right season to visit, budgeting for expenses, staying in remote mountain villages, and taking great photos on the loess plateaus, and more. The author's interpretation and insights into the culture and scenery of Shaanxi North are highly personalized, making your backpacking journey not just a quick glance but a deep immersion in the landscape.
The use of an international large 32-page format and soft-colored Monk's cloth is designed to enhance your reading experience. This spacious format allows greater freedom for the text and photos, combined with the gentle, sunlight-like color of the Monk's cloth, which indeed makes it visually comfortable. Additionally, the lightness of the Monk's cloth reduces the book's weight, making it easier to hold or carry in a backpack.
The practical information in this book was collected in October 2003, and verified again in March 2004 when it was printed. For reprints, the information will be updated based on changes.