China: Yunnan Province (Bradt Travel Guides)

China: Yunnan Province (Bradt Travel Guides)

by StephenMansfield (Author)

Synopsis

Located in southwest China, this geographically and ethnically diverse region is the centre of a growing focus on ecotourism. This new guide covers Yunnan's many attractions including the provincial capital of Kunming, legendary Yangtze and Mekong rivers, Buddhist stupas and Tibetan border monasteries. Essential practical information is backed up by a detailed insight into Yunnanese history and culture, giving an all-round picture of this intriguing province.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 316
Edition: 2
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Published: 15 Feb 2007

ISBN 10: 1841621692
ISBN 13: 9781841621692

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...one of the most informative guides. Food & Travel The best guidebook... Weekend FT
Author Bio
Martin Walters is a writer, editor, and naturalist based in Cambridge, England. He studied zoology at Oxford and has had a lifelong interest in birds, botany, natural history, and conservation. He makes regular visits to China and has become fascinated by its natural history. Working with local biologists there, he has access to the latest information on China's biodiversity and nature reserves and will be co-leader of a nature tour to China in 2006. Stephen Mansfield is a photographer and writer living in Japan. He travels widely throughout Southern Asia and has specialist knowledge of ethnic minorities. His guide to the Philippines is also published by Bradt.