Southern, or rather south-eastern China but with coverage extending west to Lhasa, on a double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed map at 1:3, 000, 000 from ITMB with additional panels showing more detailed road maps of Hong Kong & the Guangzhou region, plus street plans of central Hong Kong, Kowloon, Guangzhou & Shanghai. All place names are in the Latin alphabet. Coverage on the eastern side of the map starts at Zhengzhou, so north of Shanghai, Nanjing & Xi’an,

Includes:: Taiwan & extends south to the border & the Hainan Isl&. On the western side, with the small overlap, the map

Includes:: Lanzhou & Yinchuan & extends west to Lhasa, but without full coverage of north-eastern Tibet. The map shows the region`s road & rail networks on a base with altitude colouring (bands in feet, spot heights in metres). Driving distances are marked on main & on many provincial highways. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 2º. Each side of the map has a separate index. Additional panels present in greater detail road maps covering most of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1:60, 000) & the Guangzhou region including access to Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Macau (1:850, 000), plus four street plans covering central Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong & Kowloon. Each plan clearly indicates metro stations & highlights selected hotels, shopping facilities, places of interest, etc.



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South-eastern China at 1:1, 750, 000 from Nelles in a convenient format for use when travelling, with street plans of central Shanghai & Hong Kong, plus an enlargement of the Yangshuo area south of Guilin. The map is double-sided with an overlap between the sides; coverage extends southwards from Shanghai & Wuhan, & inland to Kunming. The Hainan Island is shown on an inset at the same scale as the main map. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only with, where useful, their old historical names (Shantou/ Swatow/ Tuodao, Xiamen/ Amoy etc). Maps in the Nelles series for China present road & rail networks on a base with topography indicated by relief shading, with names of mountain ranges & peaks plus additional spot heights. Local airports are marked & the maps also show internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Places of interest, including historical sights, beaches, national parks or protected area, etc. are highlighted both on the main map & on the accompanying street plans or enlargements. Each title has latitude & longitude lines at 1° intervals. The maps are not indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the full list of titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Southern China Wall Map at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map, size 124 x 88cm (49” x 35” approx), with altitude colouring to show the region’s topography. Coverage extends north to Shanghai & Nanjing. Names of larger towns & the provinces are also given in Chinese. The map has bold altitude colouring, with spot heights & names of mountain ranges & other geographical features to provide an excellent picture of the terrain. Roads are graded into six types & give driving distances on main routes. Railways, shipping & ferry lines, local airports & provincial boundaries are also shown. Symbols mark various places of interest including historical sites, national parks & interesting nature locations, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English. An inset at 1:12, 000, 000 shows the South China Sea. The map is part of Gizi Map series covering the whole of China at 1:2, 000, 000.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a folded format.

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South-eastern China at 1:1, 750, 000 from Nelles in a convenient format for use when travelling, with street plans of central Shanghai & Hong Kong, plus an enlargement of the Yangshuo area south of Guilin. The map is double-sided with an overlap between the sides; coverage extends southwards from Shanghai & Wuhan, & inland to Kunming. The Hainan Island is shown on an inset at the same scale as the main map. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only with, where useful, their old historical names (Shantou/ Swatow/ Tuodao, Xiamen/ Amoy etc). Maps in the Nelles series for China present road & rail networks on a base with topography indicated by relief shading, with names of mountain ranges & peaks plus additional spot heights. Local airports are marked & the maps also show internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Places of interest, including historical sights, beaches, national parks or protected area, etc. are highlighted both on the main map & on the accompanying street plans or enlargements. Each title has latitude & longitude lines at 1 ...

Southern China at 1:1, 750, 000 in a series of four double-sided maps from Nelles, each in a convenient format for use when travelling. The maps include street plans of main cities and/or enlargements of their environs or other popular tourist areas. The maps present road & rail networks on a base with topography indicated by relief shading with names of mountain ranges & peaks plus additional spot heights. Local airports are marked & the maps also show internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Places of interest, including historical sights, beaches, national parks or protected area, etc. are highlighted both on the main map & on the accompanying street plans or enlargements. All place names are shown in Latin alphabet only. The maps are not indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English. In this title: street plans of central Hogh Kong on both sides of the Victoria Harbour, Macau, Guilin, Kunming & Yangshuo, plus an enlargement of the area around Yangshuo.

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With over 150 photographs from late 19th century China, including stunning landscapes, architecture & city scenes, intimate ...

China to Chinatown tells the story of one of the most notable examples of the globalization of food: the spread of Chinese recipes, ingredients & cooking styles to the Western world. Beginning with the accounts of Marco Polo & Franciscan friars who travelled to the East, J.A.G. Roberts describes how Westerners' first impressions of Chinese food were decidedly mixed, with many regarding Chinese eating habits as repugnant. Chinese food was brought back to the West merely as a curiosity. The Western encounter with a wider variety of Chinese cuisine dates from the first half of the 20th century, when more extensive travel became possible. The author describes the spread of Chinese food to the West with emigrant Chinese communities & the relatively recent phenomenon of Chinese restaurants. He also evaluates its position in relation to other cooking styles, such as Indian, Mexican & Japanese, in the process showing how Chinese cooking has come to be regarded by some as among the world's most sophisticated cuisines, & yet is harshly criticized by others, for example on the grounds that its preparation involves cruelty to animals. The author concludes by examining the extent to which Chinese food, as a facet of Chinese culture overseas, has remained differentiated & questions whether its ethnic identity is dissolving. Written in a lively style, the book should appeal to food historians & specialists in Chinese culture, as well as to a wide general audience interested in Chinese cuisine. ...

In Western countries, the Chinese food eaten in restaurants is often a far cry from the dishes prepared & served by the Chinese themselves. This is because the Asian communities that have settled in so-called ` China Towns` around the world, in cities such as New York, San Francisco, London & Paris, have mastered the art of adapting their cuisine to suit local tastes. Added to which, this cuisine is often influenced by other Asian dishes, so much so that food served in one city`s China Town may be heavily influenced by Vietnamese dishes whereas in another it may more closely resemble Thai cuisine. In this visually stunning cookbook, author Jean-Francois Mallet, a trained chef & photographer, goes behind the scenes in Chinese communities around the world in order to understand how & why the food changes so much depending on location. As well as intimate portraits of these fascinating communities, this stunning book contains, 100 delicious recipes capturing the essence of China Towns from across the world & their various geographical influences. ...

This beautiful guide makes the vast enigma of China accessible to every traveller. Popular features include insider tips from National Geographic experts; not-to-be-missed lists; experiential sidebars; sections on contemporary life, history, & culture; special excursions; &, handy maps & a hefty Travelwise selection with h&-picked hotels & restaurants. ...

This beautiful guide makes the vast enigma of China accessible to every traveller. Popular features include insider tips from National Geographic experts; not-to-be-missed lists; experiential sidebars; sections on contemporary life, history, & culture; special excursions; &, handy maps & a hefty Travelwise selection with h&-picked hotels & restaurants. ...