Wander China: Changsha Xiangxi

Author: Gao Yun
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Life, whether glorious or ordinary, is never free from the lingering loneliness, which 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 (Tatsuo) gained insight into the truth of his life during his lonely travels. "I" depends on the experiences encountered along the way, 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 rain. The term "solitary walk" does not mean you must travel alone, but rather that your "journey" must be uniquely yours. No matter how renowned or celebrated the destination, your "journey" must hold meaning and value for yourself! 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 more important than traveling, and not everyone has the time to explore the "weeds" and "rocks" along the way. Therefore, 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 places 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 authors of "Solitary Walk China"—will become your rovers, helping you become your own rovers.
See through the essence of attractions with ease, enjoy the joy of reading with flowing, elegant prose; the internationally trendy manual-sized format, designed for your pocket, allows you to carry it wherever you go, 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 for you to find the information you need; all the attractions, hotels, and inns introduced in this book are clearly marked on the maps, allowing you to always know your location; professional and thoughtful route designs are provided for your reference during travel; a collection of regional cultures helps you understand the essence of the localities beyond the surface; newly compiled information assists you in planning your time accurately and saving money.