A new series of travel guides
In the vast expanses of a rapidly developing China it is often hard to find the ancient Middle Kingdom of Tang poetry, Ming porcelain, and Song dynasty ‘mountain-river’ ink paintings. Ancient China guides, published by Make-Do Publishing in a unique partnership with China Rail, reach every remote corner of China. Three titles are now available:
- Ancient China: Villages (Buy on Amazon U.S./ Buy on Amazon U.K.)
- Ancient China: Towns (Buy on Amazon U.S./ Buy on Amazon U.K.)
- Ancient China: Cities
These books introduce 108 ancient Chinese villages, 143 ancient Chinese towns and 110 ancient Chinese cities, many of which have never featured in English guidebooks.Lovingly produced with pages of stunning photography, the books are a guide to the scenic charms, buildings, and culture of each ancient village, town and city. Every one of these ancient villages, towns and cities bears the mark of an ancient way of life.
- Local culture and architecture
- Customs, arts and history
- Detailed travel directions
Ancient China guides take us to dream-like villages nestled on remote mountain-sides, or permeated by rivers. They accompany us as we walk along ancient streets of wooden buildings, and extant city walls. They invite us to experience the atmosphere of centuries-old courtyard houses, and the hustle and bustle of working temples.