Shen Zhou Lansheng - A Travel Guide to 120 National Key Scenic Spots

Author: Bai Wenming
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: China is the world's most geologically and topographically diverse country, with majestic mountains and rivers, vast territory, long history, numerous ethnic groups, and rich cultural heritage. Religious beliefs, aesthetic ideas, territorial concepts, and geomancy and feng shui theories, influenced by political, economic, and military contexts, have made China's tourism market highly varied and distinctive. In terms of natural landscapes: there are snow-covered plateaus and glaciers, as well as tropical and subtropical coastal scenery; the Yangtze River's Three Gorges are both awe-inspiring and perilous, while the Yellow River features roaring waterfalls; there are diverse floral communities, as well as deserts, oases, and singing sands; there are karst caves and travertine waterfalls, as well as volcanoes, formations, unique peaks, and stone forests; there are coastal cliffs, reefs, and islands, as well as coconut groves, sunshine, tides, and sandy beaches. In terms of cultural landscapes: there are the Five Great Mountains revered by emperors, as well as imperial gardens and private gardens; there are the Great Wall and its fortifications, as well as military roads and passes; there are Taoist paradises and blessed lands, as well as Buddhist sacred mountains. In short, China's mountains and waters form an endless scroll of grandeur, and a book without end to explore. The author spent over a decade traveling across China multiple times, dedicating his efforts to this masterpiece that compiles 120 major national scenic spots and historical sites, making it of immense value.