Daiya China Travel Guide -- Nanjing

Author: Wang Rending, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: "The Grand Harmony China Travel Guide" presents natural and cultural landscapes in a brand-new graphic form, guiding tourism while allowing appreciation of art and culture. The color-coded schematic map marks major tourist areas, making it easy to locate attractions. Over 600 full-color photographs, specifically shot for this book, vividly showcase Nanjing's scenery. The book is comprehensive, easy to navigate, and fully displays Nanjing's cultural and natural landscapes, making it the perfect companion for exploring Nanjing.
First, the introductory section "Discover Nanjing" highlights the city's geographical location, showcasing Nanjing's four seasons, city tree, and city flower, while tracing the city's historical timeline. Next, "The Charm of Nanjing" provides a detailed introduction to Nanjing's mountains, waters, cityscapes, forests, temples, bridges, stone carvings, academic institutions, memorials, cultural figures, squares, and local specialties.
"The District Guide of Nanjing" is the core of the book, consisting of maps, real-life photographs, and some three-dimensional perspectives, offering an in-depth look at Nanjing's natural and cultural landscapes. In "Travel Information," detailed advice on transportation, accommodation, dining, leisure, and shopping is provided. The "Daily Essentials" section offers highly practical travel tips, from making phone calls to using public transportation.