When you want to learn more about China, it can be difficult to decide where to begin. Cut through the complexity with General Knowledge of China, an English-language guide book compiled by Song Shuhong and Shao Da that provides concise, informative and easy-to-read descriptions on the most significant aspects of Chinese culture, geography and history.
The guide is illustrated with colorful images, maps and charts that can help you brush up on your China knowledge. The first two chapters serve as an important overview of the country, with all of the basic facts covered. Readers will get a better understanding on major aspects of Chinese society, including population, environment and more.
Meanwhile, chapter three skillfully breaks down China’s rich history into a succinct timeline providing interesting facts from ancient to modern China. It is also full of beautiful images of China’s emperors, leaders and key figures that capture the essence of Chinese art and illustrations.
Chapter four focuses on the different nationalities and ethnic groups within China, including brief but clear descriptions of each grouping’s demography, history and cultural practices.
The final chapter, which is also the biggest in the book, is full of illuminating facts on China’s immeasurable and captivating culture, covering everything you'd ever want to know on Chinese language, cuisine, literature, art, entertainment, religious practices, architecture and national festivals. It is full of eye-catching images of some of the most notable aspects within these areas, but also with less familiar figures and features that a visitor might not instantly recognize.
The book also contains a detailed index of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China, providing brief descriptions of some of the best sites to see as a tourist or local traveler.
With its multicolored and clear format, this guide brilliantly narrows down the intricate details of China in many different areas. It is a perfect reference book for tourists who are traveling around China or who want to learn about its history, culture, geography and society without having to frantically read lots of information. It’s a good starting point before getting into the more detailed stuff.
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