• Scenic Spots Stories (English Edition): The Legends Behind China's Most Famous Sites
  • Scenic Spots Stories (English Edition): The Legends Behind China's Most Famous Sites
  • Scenic Spots Stories (English Edition): The Legends Behind China's Most Famous Sites
  • Scenic Spots Stories (English Edition): The Legends Behind China's Most Famous Sites
  • Scenic Spots Stories (English Edition): The Legends Behind China's Most Famous Sites
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Scenic Spots Stories (English Edition): The Legends Behind China's Most Famous Sites

Scenic Spots Stories (English Edition): The Legends Behind China's Most Famous Sites

From the Forbidden City and the Great Wall to the Terracotta Warriors, Potala Palace, Guilin and Lijiang — the Stories, Legends and History Behind 30+ Chinese Landmarks
This book tells the stories behind China's most famous places—the Forbidden City and its Well of the Concubine Zhen, the Great Wall and its Looking-toward-Beijing Stone, the Terracotta Warriors, Dunhuang's hidden library cave, the Potala Palace, Guilin's karst peaks, Lijiang's old town, and more. It is not a travel guide: there are no maps, no hotels, no opening hours. Instead, each place comes with the legends and history that Chinese people actually tell about it, written in clear English with colour illustrations. If you want to understand why these places matter to Chinese people and what stories sit behind them—rather than plan a trip or study an academic geography—this is it.
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Discover the Stories Behind China's Most Famous Places

China's landscape is dotted with places of extraordinary beauty and historical significance. Scenic Spots Stories brings these iconic locations to life, not just as places to visit, but as the settings for captivating tales that have shaped Chinese culture for millennia.

Part of the "Classic Stories of China" series, this book presents a curated collection of stories that mirror China's politics, culture, and folk customs. Through concise and engaging narratives, readers will gain insight into the profound historical origins and cultural heritage of China -5-7-11.

What's Inside:

This beautifully illustrated edition guides you through 30 world-famous landmarks, including -4-9:

  • Historical Marvels: The Forbidden City, The Great Wall, The Ming Tombs

  • Spiritual & Cultural Sites: The Temple of Heaven, Shaolin Temple, Potala Palace

  • Natural Wonders: Mount Tai, Mount Huangshan, Jiuzhaigou Valley, Guilin's Landscape

  • Archaeological Wonders: The Terracotta Warriors, Longmen Grottoes, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes

Why Customers Love This Book:

  • English Language: Written entirely in English, making it accessible to a global audience -3-5.

  • Beautifully Illustrated: Features vivid pictures that enhance the reading experience -5-7.

  • Cultural Insight: Offers more than just a travel guide; it provides a window into the stories and values that are central to Chinese identity.

  • Collectible Series: A wonderful addition to any collection on Chinese culture, history, or mythology

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