Huang Shan

  黄山 in Chinese
  By Zhang Xiqin ,1997
  ISBN: 7-5032-0441-9/K.111
  Page: 144 pages
  Size: 260x250mm
  Price:US$15



  Su zhou

  苏州 In Chinese, English and Japanese
  By Yao Decai ,1997
  ISBN: 7-5032-0653-5
  Page: 143 pages ,185x260mm
  Price:US$15

The long history of Suzhou began 2500 years ago, when the " Great City of Helu" was founded here while the neighbouring region remained uncultivated. It is now the best preserved ancient city seated on its original position.

As a bright star among China's medium-sized cities today, the thriving Suzhou is one of the most advanced in terms of gross output value of industry and agriculture.

The city enjoys great reputation of long standing for its gardens, temples and historical sites, which have formed a solid foundation for tourism, whereas the rich culture and unsophisticated folklore have added much meaning to its torism. As the result of sustained rapid development of torism in the last decade, Suzhou has been on the lists of " Top Ten Scenic Wonders" , " Best Fourteen Scenic Wonders", " the Renowned Historical and Cultural Cities" and " the Major Cities of Environmental Protection" in China.

Contents

1. Preface
2. Random Talk on Suzhou
3. Classicla Gardens
4. Historical Interest
5. Beauty of water Region
6. Special Products
7. Traditional arts
8. Thriving Tourism

  Mount Tai-Symbol of the Chinese Spirit
 
 泰山-中华之魂 五岳独尊 in Chinese, English and Japanese
 By Dong Ruicheng ,1997
 ISBN: 7-5032-1189-X/K.182
 Page: 95 pages ,260x250mm
 Price: US$15

Esteemed as prior to other four ancient renowned mountains, Mount Tai was called " Daizong" in the ancient times. The mountain was formed 2500 million years ago with the earth's primeval orogenic movement. Located in the central part of Sahndong Province, and in the east of North China Plain, Mount Tai Reange stretches eastwards for more than 200 kilometres along south bank of the Yellow River. The main peak of the mountain in Tai'an which is 1545 metres above sea level is located 65 kilometres south of jinan, the capital of Shandong. Facing the East sea as well as the Yellow river, it cuts a conspicuous figure in China with its magnificence, loftiness, long history, numerous cultural relics and natural beauty. It is the first place in China to be listed as the world's cultural and natural heritage site by UNESCO.

Contents

1. Mount Tai-Symbol of the Chinese Spirit
2. The most Magnificent Mountain Under Heaven
3. The Cradle of Chinese Culture
4. A mountain Full of Cultural Relics
5. A mountain most depicted and praised in Ancient
6. Literary Works
7. A Museun of Art and Culture
8. Tourism and Infrastruture
9. Mountain, Spring and Sage Tour

Hang Zhou

 杭州 in Chinese,English and Japanese
 By Zhang Xiqin ,1997
 ISBN: 7-5032-0562-8/K.125
 Page: 144 pages ,260x250mm
 Price:US$15

Contents

1. Hangzhou, A most memorable city south of the Yangtze River
2. The West Lake Scenic area
3. Fuchun-Xin'anRivers (Thousand-Islet Lake) Scenic Area
4. The Tidal Bore at the Qiantang River-A Wonder of the World
5. The Hangzhou Section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
6. The Nature reserve at the west tianmu Mountain
7. The Local Folk Custom
8. The Famous Local Produce
9. Hangzhou Cuisine
10. Tourist Facilities
11. The Noted Scenic Areas Around Hangzhou

  Picturesque Guilin

 桂林山水天下秀
 In Chinese and English
 By Gan Shuli ,1998
 ISBN: 7-5032-0565-2/G.83
 Page: 108 pages ,260x250mm
 Price:US$15

Gulin is a world-renowned tourist city as well as a cultural city with a long history.

As early as 2000 years ago, Emperor Qin Shihuang has the Lingqu Canal built to link the Xiangjiang and Lijiang river, thus making Guilin an impoportant city in the south connected to the central Plain in the north and the sea in the south. The long history has produced brilliant culture. The ruins of prehistoric manking, the large tumuli of Prince Jinjiang of mIng Dynasty, the prose and poems in praise of the hills and rivers by poets and other literary figures of past dynasties, the inscriptions and sculptures in the caves and on cliffs merge with the hills and rivers, adding great humane splendour.

The scenery of Guilin, which is well-known for the green hills, limpid water, grotesque caves and fantastic stalacmites and stalagtites, enjoys the reputation of 'best sight under Heaven', Within an area of ioo kilometers in circumference, grotesque peaks jut out around the city like forest with rivers winding through. The primeval forest of Huaping, Longsheng, the ancient embankment of Xing'an Lingqu Canal built in Qin Dynasty, the Haiyang gingko wood, the Zijiang, hot springs of Longsheng and Yangshuo form a large scenic area with Gulin as the centre.

Contents

1. Foreword: Picturesque Guilin
2. Sketch Map of Guilin Scenic Area
3. Guilin
4. Lijiang River
5. Sketch map of the Lijiang River Scenice Area
6. Yangshuo
7. Xing'an, Longsheng and Lingui
8. Guilin's Tourist Services