Mountains and Rivers of China: Suzhou and Shanghai Volume (Part 2)

Author: Duan Baolin, Jiang Rong (editors)
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Features: This series of books has two key concepts: " stories" and " sentiments." The rich and diverse "stories" behind the mountains and waters are the main characteristics of Chinese landscapes. Due to the long-standing civilization and historical heritage, as well as the long-term agricultural life, the "stories" behind China's mountains and waters are particularly abundant, meaning that the cultural landscapes are exceptionally rich, and the accumulation of historical and cultural heritage is particularly profound. This series blends landscape aesthetics, anecdotes and legends, literary works about mountains and waters, and local customs into one, offering readers a "comprehensive collection of stories."
sentiments are a unique cultural mindset formed by the ancestors of our nation in the long agricultural society. The publication of this series in its current form is the result of the joint efforts of many colleagues and friends. Especially Mr. Luo Zhewen, who traveled across the mountains and forests to protect cultural heritage, and the renowned photographers Gu Di, Li Yuxiang, Wu Yinnan, and Li Xiangde, provided a wealth of photographs of cultural relics, historical sites, and mountain-water art, adding a rich classical poetic charm to the series.
As one volume in the " China" illustrated series, this book provides a panoramic overview of the landscapes, historical sites, legends, and local customs of Jiangsu Province, accompanied by nearly 200 illustrations. With its elegant prose and exquisite illustrations, it distinguishes itself from the current popular tourism guides that focus on information and academic works that study history and culture. The book allows readers to experience the essence of "walking" through its profound cultural depth and lyrical, flowing narrative style.