China: Yunnan Province, 2nd; The Bradt Travel Guide
by Martin Walters and Stephen MansfieldEdition: 2nd
Format: Trade Paper
Pub. Date: 2007-05-01
Publisher(s): Bradt Travel Guides
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Summary
Yunnan Province, in southwest China, is one of the country's most geographically and ethnically diverse regions. Since the last edition this province has opened up considerably to travellers and become a focus for ecotourism. Coverage of Yunnan's many attractions include 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.
Author Biography
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.
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