Natural Wonders in China by Liu Ying / Journey into China / Translation by Zhou Xiaozheng / China Intercontinental Press / Paperback

Paperback 2018

ISBN: 9787508511047 / 978-7508511047

ISBN-10: 7508511042

PAGES: 162

PUBLISHER: China Intercontinental Press

LANGUAGE: English

English Description:

China is located in east Eurasia and on the Pacific west coast, covering 9.6 million sq. km of land and 3 million sq. km of sea. It stretches across four time zones east to west and covers 5,500 km north to south, while the elevation gap between its highest peak and lowest point reaches nearly 9,000 meters. The great geographical differences and contrasts have made this land both dynamic and magnificent. There are snow-capped mountains, glaciers, evergreen rain forests, desolate gobis and deserts, vibrant lakes and coasts, spectacular valleys and waterfalls, and boundless grasslands and wetlands. In China, almost all types of natural scenery that exist in the world can be found, and this book intends to help you learn something about its beauty.

China, the most populous country in the world, is located in East Asia and covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometers of land and 3 million square kilometers of sea. It stretches across four time zones, while the elevation gap between its highest and lowest points is nearly 9,000 meters. The great geographical contrasts have made this land both dynamic and magnificent. China s geography includes snow-capped mountains, glaciers, evergreen rain forests, desolate gobis and deserts, vibrant lakes and coasts, spectacular valleys and waterfalls, and boundless grasslands and wetlands. Almost every type of natural scenery that exists in the world can be found in China, and this book aims to help the reader learn more about China s natural beauty."

Contents:

THE SPLENDOR OF CHINAS NATURAL BEAUTY 5
A Myth in the Clouds 13
A Mountain of 20
A Wonderland of 28
Grand Ice Fall From 34
Cradle of the Chinese Civilization 42
Dancing Mountains 50
Unparalleled Beauty 56
A Sea in the Heart of the Land 65
DESERTS AND GRASSLANDS 73
A Thousand Year Old 79
A Highland Jade 86