Illustrated World - Essence of China National Geographic

Author: Editorial Committee of "Essentials of National Geographic China"
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The "National Geographic Series" consists of 10 volumes, showcasing comprehensive content about national geographic culture from a broad perspective and guiding readers to gain a full-range understanding of it. This volume, "Essentials of National Geographic China," takes geography as its framework, systematically and detailedly introducing the topography, climate, hydrology, natural resources, administrative divisions, population, ethnic groups, history, and culture of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and special administrative regions in China. Accompanied by over 500 exquisite illustrations, it presents a brand-new showcase of China's national geographic landscape, creating a favorable atmosphere for readers to explore China's natural geography and appreciate its cultural sentiments. Rare landscapes of mountains and waters, unique folk customs, lost ancient civilizations, and precious cultural relics, along with mysterious earth mysteries and the myriad wonders of the world, converge here, a symphony poem of nature and culture.
The "National Geographic Series" consists of 10 volumes, using vivid text to outline the long scroll of Chinese landscapes and colorful images to narrate the geographical symbols of the East and West. With over 1,500 dazzling geographical landmarks, more than 4,000 magnificent photographic images, and 2.6 million words in 10 volumes, this monumental human geography masterpiece weaves a dreamlike journey through time and space. Thousands of years of prosperity have crafted a beautiful poem on the vast land of China. The desolate Loess Plateau, with its countless ravines, yet sowing hope for life and comforting generations of civilization and sorrow; the Taklamakan Desert, where the water reeds blaze like fire, with wind and sand scorching every inch of land, forming an insurmountable life; the Meili Snow Mountain, hidden in billowing clouds, with rivers flowing beneath its feet, witnessing the changes of the mortal world; the Potala Palace, standing atop the roof of the world, accompanied by the sun and moon, like a mythical hall. In this vibrant tapestry, our unknowns often outnumber our knowns; we always have imagination to be proven. Whether near or far, the truth of nature remains unchanged by our ignorance.