I was a little surprised to find “The Great Wall” was only 32 pages long, but once I read it I was not dissapointed with it’s content.”The Great Wall” is a close up guide to the building of China’sfamous wall — a building project that spanned nearly 2,000 years.Thebest part of the book was the [...]
Having a deep interest in all things Chinese, I couldn’t wait for the release of Ruth Pennington Paget’s newest book.China Hand doesn’t disappoint!From her classmates’ humorous “self-criticism” sessions to their much-anticipated arrival behind the Great Wall, you will relish all the adventures in this book.Although written from the point of view of a fresh-faced youth, [...]
I found this book most useful on a recent trip along the Chinese Silk Route and would recommend anyone doing the same to purchase the book. Click Here to see more reviews about: The Silk Road: Xi’an to Kashgar, Seventh Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guide) Product Description: The early trade in silk was carried on against [...]
National Geographic Traveler is the best series of its type, and the NGT Thailand book has the same standards of quality as all the others.It provides an excellent mix of written descriptions and beautiful pictures, both of which are helpful in determining whether to include places on your trip itinerary.The only flaw is that the [...]
I loved the drawings and the maps, and the book was a wonderful companion during my recent stay in Hong Kong. Click Here to see more reviews about: A Walking Tour of Hong Kong: Sketches of the Country’s Architectural Treasures Product Description: Hong Kong is a collage of buildings old and new upon a canvas [...]
Right now I am in Beijing with a group from my school. Everybody brought guides, mostly by Frommer’s or Lonely Planet. So far I’ve found that Lonely Planet’s guidebook has more accurate locations, prices and recommendations of restaurants and sites than Frommer’s, and it is easier to use. Frommer’s is an OK guide for extensive [...]