Walking Alone in China - Changsha, Western Hunan 2006 Edition

Author: Gao Yun, Editor-in-Chief
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2006-04-25
Features: No matter how glorious or ordinary life may be, loneliness is an inescapable companion, and it 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) found the truth of his life in the solitude of his travels. "I" depend on the sights and experiences of 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 bridging the green plains after the rain. The term "solitary walk" does not mean you must travel alone. Rather, it means your "journey" must be uniquely yours. No matter how renowned or celebrated the destination, your "journey" must hold meaning and value for you! This is the philosophy of "Solitary Walk China." We never advise you to travel according to a fixed pattern. The rushed, hurried experience of visiting enclosed, developed attractions is merely a form of consumption. However, everyone has some things that may be more important than traveling. Without the time to explore the "weeds" and "rocks" along the way, we need "rovers" to pave the way for us. For Europeans, Marco Polo is their rover to understand China; for Emperor Wu of Han, Zhang Qian was his rover to explore beyond the Western Regions of China; Xu Xiake is our model of a rover, dedicating his life to collecting the "weeds" and "rocks" of the journey. And we—the "Solitary Walk China" team—will become your rover, helping you become your own rover. See through the essence of attractions with ease; enjoy the pleasure of reading with flowing, elegant prose; the international, cutting-edge manual-sized format is designed for your pocket, allowing you to carry it anywhere, with ample space and comprehensive information; a wealth of newly shot images provide you with fresh visual insights into ever-changing cities. Pioneering in the field of Chinese travel books, the detailed index makes it easy and quick to find the information you need; all the attractions, hotels, and inns introduced in the book are clearly marked in the maps, so you can always know your location; professional and thoughtful route designs are provided for your reference during travel; a collection of regional cultures allows you to understand the essence of the local area beyond the surface; newly compiled information helps you plan your time accurately and reasonably, saving you money.