Discovering China

A vivid experience of the diversified beauty of China achieved by nature and thousands of years of history, 50 Amazing Places in China attempts to illustrate the most beautiful places in China--a nearly impossible task due to China's vast landscape. This China travel guide serves as an outline for any trip to China. Sites are grouped by region and feature all the most stunning sites--some man made, others a gift from nature. Famous Chinese travel desinations include: Sky Lake of Changbai Moutnain The Great Wall The Forbidden City The Summer Palace Yungang Caves Terra-cotta ArmyEmei Mountain Three Gorges Suzhou Gardens West Lake And many more...About the Discovering China Series: People learn about China through a collection of symbols--Chinese painting, calligraphy, ceramics, to name but a few. This series of books aims to offer a general picture of Chinese culture, which is basic and brief but carefully selected and highly representative. They serve as a window on China for people around the world, helping them to learn about the country and to develop an interest in it.