Travel Bible for Middle-Aged and Elderly People

Author: Editorial Department of This Book
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: From the ancient bricks and tiles of Xi'an to the red revolutionary base of Yan'an, from the historical and dynamic Lushan to the emerald bamboo-shaded Jinggang, from the spring-like Kunming to the picturesque Lijiang with its small bridges and flowing water, from the ancient capital Nanjing to the water town Shaoxing, from the winding Nine-Bend River in Wuyi Mountain to the Xiamen Gulangyu Island with its crashing waves, from the bonsai city Guiyang to the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall, from the leisurely Haikou to the silver-sand and clear-water Sanya, and of course, the dreamlike Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall at Badaling in Beijing—this is the eight classic self-guided travel routes dedicated by The Travel Bible for Middle-Aged and Elderly People. It offers memories of revolutionary times, picturesque scenery, and the freedom to stroll at one's own pace. Compared to the youth, who are full of energy, vitality, and a spirit of adventure, middle-aged and elderly people have the admirable freedom of time, rich knowledge, and profound life experience. The self-guided travel defined by the Travel Bible series has the following characteristics: independent or group travel without relying on travel agencies, traveling at one's own pace, arranging one's own food and lodging, and visiting main tourist attractions rather than exploring adventurous routes. It is distinct from outdoor activities like rock climbing, mountain climbing, and hiking. Such travel methods are undoubtedly more suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. This book provides classic routes with relaxed itineraries and moderate budgets. For example, considering the consumption habits of middle-aged and elderly people, we recommend mostly mid-range budget hotels. To facilitate readers, we have also listed flight and train schedules for departures and returns from cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. For each route, we have assigned experienced authors to visit the locations in person, examining every attraction, hotel, and restaurant as ordinary tourists, strictly ensuring the accuracy of the information.