Wander China: Suzhou & Hangzhou - (2006 Edition)

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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The 2006 edition of the "China on Foot" series is now available! Here, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the friends who have helped and supported "China on Foot"! During the early planning stages of the "China on Foot" series, friends like Wang Jingsong and He Jiayuan participated and offered many insightful suggestions. During the early planning stages of the book's design, Ms. Zuo Xiaorong and Ms. Wang Queli devoted significant effort! Thank you! In the actual creation process of "China on Foot," countless challenges were encountered. To provide readers with ample visual travel information, the ideal has always been to create a travel book centered around photographic images, supported by fresh and practical travel details, and rich in the sense of exploration. I believe that in modern society, where everyone yearns for travel, a truly authentic travel book will undoubtedly be well-received! If you have any suggestions, please visit our website at http://www.chinaonfoot.com and send us an email or letter! I am deeply grateful to my parents, Professor Gao Yaohua, Director of the Center for International Cultural Exchange of the United States, and Ms. Chen Xianqiong; internationally renowned artist Mr. Wang Jingsong; Fu Aimin, a Ph.D. student at Minzu University of China; Liu Kewu, a veteran of the China Aerospace Research Institute; Dr. Donald Woods and Mrs. Charlene Woods, Principals of the Swiss International School in Hong Kong; and, of course, my wife, Ms. Cheng Yanbin, for their tremendous support! — High clouds and flowing waters in the writing, allowing you to fully enjoy the pleasure of reading. International newly popular manual format, specifically designed for your pocket, making it convenient for you to use anytime, anywhere, with ample space and comprehensive information. A large number of newly shot images provide you with the freshest visual information. The detailed illustrated index, which pioneers in China travel books, enables you to obtain the information you need quickly and efficiently. All the attractions, hotels, and restaurants introduced in this book are clearly marked in the maps for easy reference, helping you stay aware of your location at all times. Professional and thoughtful route designs are provided for your travel reference. A collection of regional cultures, allowing you to understand the essence of the local area beyond the surface. Newly compiled information helps you arrange your time accurately and reasonably, saving you money.
The concept of "walking alone" does not mean traveling alone, but rather that your journey must be personalized. No matter how renowned or celebrated the destination may be, your journey must hold meaning and value for yourself. This is the philosophy of "China on Foot." We never suggest following a fixed travel pattern. Rushing through enclosed tourist attractions is merely a form of consumption. However, since everyone has some responsibilities that may be more important than traveling, and since not everyone has the time to explore the "weeds" and "rocks" along the way, we need "traveling knights" to pave the way for us. For Europeans, Marco Polo was their traveling knight to understand China; for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian was his traveling knight to explore places beyond the Western Regions of China; Xu Xiake was our role model, dedicating his life to collecting the "weeds" and "rocks" of the journey; and we— "China on Foot"—will become your traveling knight, and help you become your own traveling knight.