The Journey of Xu Xiake (Double Color Illustration and Text Classic) (Classic Collection of Chinese Traditional Culture) (Double Color Illustration and Text Classic)

Author: Xu Hongzu
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: The Journey of Xu Xiake is a geographical work that provides a detailed description and study of the karst landscapes in southwestern China. Xu Xiake embarked on travels to explore the mountains and rivers of his homeland at the age of 22, covering over 30 years. During this time, he traveled east to Putuo Mountain, north to Yan and Ji, south to Min and Yue, northwest to Taihua Mountain, and southwest to the border regions. His journeys took him across 16 provinces and regions, including Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, Anhui, Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan, as well as the areas of Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai.