China at 1:4, 375, 000 in a series of Adventure maps from the National Geographic Society with cartography provided by Reise Know-How. The map is double-sided & printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. All place names are in both Chinese & Latin alphabet. Cartographic information provided by Reise Know-How has been adjusted to follow the house style of the NGS Adventure series with greater emphasis on the country’s topography. Altitude colouring in broader bands has been replaced here by contours at 500m intervals & relief shading. Coverage

Includes:: the whole of Mongolia where boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are very prominently highlighted. Road network is graded into five types & shows distances are on main & selected secondary routes. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols indicate numerous places of interest, including the Great Wall & UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 4° & is indexed. Overall, the NGS map presents a more vivid picture of the country’s topography, whilst the original RK-H version provides clearer information for touring the country by road or rail.PLEASE NOTE: to ensure faster delivery to our customers we keep this title in regular stock in the Reise Know-How version. The NGS versions can be ordered on request.

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The first part of book gives useful information regarding planning a trip, buying & outfitting a bicycle, survival skills, & getting yourself & the bicycle into China. The main part of the book is given over to the nine tours. The trips cover various areas including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, & the part of the Great Wall. Each trip is then described with the practical information first, eg distance, estimated completion time, best time to go, & terrain etc. This is followed by a comprehensive guide of the route. Accommodation & eating suggestions are also given at each stage of the route. Illustrated throughout with many b/w photographs & various simple maps. The book ends with a comprehensive phrase guide. ...

Cloth-backed small size version of A New Map of Irel&, originally published by William Faden around 1797 & dedicated to ” His Majesty King George the Third, The Patron & Promoter of every useful science”. Counties are in different colours, with the divisions into Ulster, Connaught, Leinster & Munster also marked. A pretty vignette of a rural scene with cupids decorates the title. This reproduction was taken from what used to be called a “cloth-dissected” map, made when the map itself was cut into sections & each section then individually pasted onto an overall cloth backing for the whole map. In this version the whole map is backed onto cloth in one piece but the gaps between the sections have been reproduced in the printing to preserve the style & the feeling of the original. Each individual map is presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a larger size reproduction. To see the list of all the titles in this series from Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...

Cloth-backed small size version of A New Map of Irel&, originally published by William Faden around 1797 & dedicated to ” His Majesty King George the Third, The Patron & Promoter of every useful science”. Counties are in different colours, with the divisions into Ulster, Connaught, Leinster & Munster also marked. A pretty vignette of a rural scene with cupids decorates the title. This reproduction was taken from what used to be called a “cloth-dissected” map, made when the map itself was cut into sections & each section then individually pasted onto an overall cloth backing for the whole map. In this version the whole map is backed onto cloth in one piece but the gaps between the sections have been reproduced in the printing to preserve the style & the feeling of the original. Each individual map is presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a larger size reproduction. To see the list of all the titles in this series from Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...

Central China at 1:1, 500, 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: a street plan of central Shanghai, plan of the Hangzhou West Lake area, plus an enlargement of the environs of Shanghai.

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East-Cental China at 1:1, 750, 000 from Nelles in a convenient format for use when travelling, with street plans of central Beijing & Shanghai. The map is double-sided, with an overlap between the sides, & provides coverage from just north of the capital, to include the local sections of the Great Wall, to Wenzhou & westwards to include Xian. All place names are in the Latin alphabet only with, where useful, their historical pre-Pinyin names (Peking, Tsingtao, 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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Central China Wall Map at 1:2, 000, 000 from Gizi Map, size 124 x 88cm (49” x 34.5” approx), with attractive presentation of the region’s varied topography, tourist sights including the Great Wall, & coverage from Shenyang to Shanghai. Bold altitude colouring with plenty of names of mountain ranges & other geographical features, peak heights, etc, provides an excellent picture of the region’s geography. Names of main towns are also given in Chinese script &, where appropriate, with local alternatives. The map shows the region’s road & rail networks, with intermediate driving distances marked on many routes. Also marked are provincial boundaries with names of the provinces. The map shows both the Great Wall of China & the Wall of Genghis Khan, & symbols highlight various places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index is on the reverse side. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English. Please note: this title is part of Gizi Map’s coverage of China at 1:2, 000, 000, available both as folded maps & as wall maps – to see the full list of the titles & the exact coverage by each map please click on the series link.

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China Cuckoo: How I lost a fortune & found a life in China is the remarkable true story of a witty & eccentric Sinophile Englishman & his Chinese tree-change. Set in Moganshan a dilapidated, beautiful Chinese hill station, the author, Mark Kitto, Prospect magazine columnist & a former magazine publisher, is the first westerner to return & live in the village of Moganshan fifty years on. This new edition of the modern China classic is timed to coincide with the release of the sequel ` That`s China.` A new chapter updates the author`s adventures on Moganshan & reveals why, after 15 years, he has finally decided he can never truly be at home in China. ...

China in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

China in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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