Travel Bible for Middle-Aged and Elderly People

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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: From the ancient terracotta and bricks of Xi'an to the red revolutionary base of Yan'an, from the historical and dynamic Lushan to the emerald bamboo-shaded Jinggang Mountains, from the spring-like Kunming to the picturesque Lijiang with its small bridges and flowing water, from the ancient capital of Nanjing to the water town of Shaoxing, from the winding Nine-Bend River of Wuyi Mountains to the Xiamen Gulangyu Island with its crashing waves, from the bonsai city of Guiyang to the magnificent Huangguoshu Waterfall, from the leisurely Haikou to the silver sands and clear waters of 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 to all middle-aged and elderly people by the "Travel Bible." 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 travel without relying on travel agencies, traveling alone or with companions, following one's own pace, arranging food and lodging, and visiting attractions autonomously; focusing on classic attractions rather than adventurous routes; and differing from outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain climbing, and hiking. This travel style is undoubtedly more suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. The book provides classic routes, relaxed itineraries, and moderate budgets. For example, considering the consumption habits of middle-aged and elderly people, we mostly recommend mid-range, economical hotels. To facilitate readers, we have also listed flight and train schedules for departure and return from cities such as 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.