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Author : Pete Spurrier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789889827083
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)
Download or read book The Heritage Hiker's Guide to Hong Kong written by Pete Spurrier and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Pete Spurrier
Publisher : Blacksmith Books
ISBN 13 : 9789887674894
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (748 download)
Download or read book The Leisurely Hiker's Guide to Hong Kong written by Pete Spurrier and published by Blacksmith Books. This book was released on 2024-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hong Kong is an impressive city. But there is a world beyond the impatient traffic and chic shopping malls: an older place of soot-blackened temples, traditional street markets and colonial-era museums. Travel twenty minutes out of the metropolis, and you'll find stone-laid trails, sheltered beaches and waterfront restaurants galore. The 33 walks in this book can each be completed in an afternoon - leaving ample time for leisurely hike to be followed by leisurely dinner.
Author : Martin Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781912081769
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (817 download)
Download or read book The 25 Best Day Walks in Hong Kong written by Martin Williams and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering Hong Kong's greener side, these 25 walks guide you through rugged hills, forested valleys, reservoirs and waterfalls, temples and ageing villages, long abandoned forts and lonely islands. The length of each walk is listed at the beginning and an introduction describes its character. Details on accessing the walk are given, and the author's commentary accompanied by his atmospheric photographs bring each one vividly to life. Detailed maps illustrate the route. The 25 Best Day Walks in Hong Kong by Dr Martin Williams is one of those seminal hiking books that I've been waiting for. - SK Shum, Founder and Organiser, Hong Kong Hiking Meetup Hong Kong's hyper-dense urban area is matched by areas of great wilderness, villages, mountains and long coastlines. Martin's book allows you to discover the best Hong Kong has to offer at a moment's notice, and return to urban life with renewed vigour and inspiration. With his photographer's eye for details and decades of wandering the trails, The 25 Best Day Walks in Hong Kong is a must-bring guide to your next hike. - Paul Zimmerman, District Councillor and co-founder of Designing Hong Kong
Author : Mable-Ann Chang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789888769247
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (692 download)
Download or read book Hiking in China written by Mable-Ann Chang and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-09 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For hikers, China offers a unique combination of varied terrains, depth of history and culture, and also safety. Far beyond its massive cities, the Middle Kingdom has huge areas of fascinating natural territory for hiking, including bamboo forests, alpine lakes, sacred mountains and spectacular valleys. This book guides you as you step into another world, rich in history and culture, dating back thousands of years. A curated list of the best places, practical guidance on every aspect of the adventure, and lots of stories to provide context to the whole experience. Whether you are looking for challenging trails, tranquil paths or a walk through history, China has it all."
Author : Kat Davis
Publisher : Cicerone Press
ISBN 13 : 1783627476
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (836 download)
Download or read book Japan's Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage written by Kat Davis and published by Cicerone Press. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebook to Japan's Kumano Kodo, a series of UNESCO-listed pilgrimage routes that crisscross the mountainous Kii peninsula, south of Osaka. Centred on three Shinto-Buddhist shrines known as the Kumano Sanzan, the ancient trails blend great hiking and exceptional natural beauty with a unique insight into Japan's rich history, culture and spirituality. The guide covers the 64km Nakahechi and 63km Kohechi trails in full, as well as the Choishimichi route to Koyasan (20km), the Hongu loop (17km) and highlights of the Iseji trail. It can be used to plan and undertake an independent trek or to enrich an organised tour. Clear route description and mapping is accompanied by comprehensive details of accommodation and facilities, as well as notes on local points of interest and inspirational colour photography. You'll find a wealth of practical information to help with planning, covering transport, climate, accommodation, budgeting, equipment and safety, as well as fascinating background information on history, religion and wildlife. There is also a Japanese glossary and helpful advice on Japanese customs and etiquette. The Kumano Kodo offers a different view of Japan: far removed from the modern cities, this is a world of forested slopes, hidden valleys, waterfalls, traditional villages, moss-covered stone deities and tranquil oji shrines. There are opportunities to experience hot-spring bathing and to sample local cuisine as you follow in the footsteps of emperors, samurai, priests and ascetics traversing traditional flagstone paths and forest trails.
Author : Alicia M. Kershaw
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
ISBN 13 : 9622097367
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Above The City written by Alicia M. Kershaw and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Above the City: Hiking Hong Kong Island is a unique comprehensive guide to walks and hikes on Hong Kong Island. Many Hong Kong residents and visitors enjoy a few famous hikes, but then are at a loss to find more routes. Above the City takes the walking enthusiast beyond the well-trodden paths and explores all the walks available on Hong Kong Island. Walkers can find outings to suit their every mood, and variations on well-known and well-loved walks. Every walking route on the Island is described in detail, including distance and difficulty ratings. The hikes are organized around “hubs,” allowing easy identification. They also are indexed by special interests, such as routes that can be run, that are suitable for families, or the most scenic. Directions to the walks by public transportation and by car are provided, and local amenities, such as rest stops, restaurants and local historical sites are listed. Local residents who are seeking more walking choices, walking groups, or visitors to Hong Kong will find Above the City an invaluable hiking companion. “Can beguiling, solitary hiking trails exist just kilometres from Hong Kong’s crowded streets? Or wild summit panoramas beckon ‘above the city’? Alicia Kershaw and Ginger Thrash know they do. With ample practical hints, and obvious delight in hiking, the authors guide us along the many wonderful trails on Hong Kong Island. Knowing the joys of hiking—and how steep Hong Kong hills can seem!—they encourage us to put on our hiking boots.” —Edward Stokes, Hongkong Conservation Photography Foundation “Even more helpful for residents than for visitors, Above the City offers clear, concise directions to places seemingly out-of-the-way, yet close to the city. Practical, helpful details, such as bus routes, points of access and places to eat or relax, are interspersed with out-of-the-ordinary elements of local history and ecology, all engagingly brought together in a chatty, enthusiastic style. Above the City should be an essential companion for any walk across ‘over-crowded’ Hong Kong Island’s beautiful open spaces.” —Jason Wordie, Hong Kong historian and author
Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781786578099
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (78 download)
Download or read book Lonely Planet Pocket Hong Kong 7 written by Lonely Planet and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Top sights - Local experiences"--Cover.
Author : Ronald G. Knapp
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462906680
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Chinese Houses written by Ronald G. Knapp and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of ForeWord Magazine's Architecture "Book of the Year" Award! Exquisite examples of traditional dwellings are scattered throughout modern-day China. Chinese Houses focuses on 20 well-preserved traditional Chinese homes, presenting examples from a range of rural and metropolitan areas throughout China. The photographs of each are accompanied by extensive background information and historical content. An introductory essay examines the different types of Chinese homes and provides an overview of the rich regional variety of Chinese dwelling forms. It also provides insights into little-known design concepts that emphasize the flexibility, adaptability, and versatility of traditional building forms and the work of traditional craftsmen. Richly illustrated with photographs, woodblock prints, historic images, and line drawings, Chinese Houses portrays an architectural tradition of amazing range and resilience.
Author : Emily Matchar
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 9781786574428
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)
Download or read book Hong Kong written by Emily Matchar and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing experiences : inspirational images, highlights, city walks and the best of local knowledge ; plan the perfect trip : planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip ; find hidden travel gems, our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features : guide to local cuisine, shopping tips, travel with children, Macau coverage.
Author : Cindy Miller Stephens
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (135 download)
Download or read book Hong Kong for Kids written by Cindy Miller Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hong Kongs best-selling parents guide is back, completely revised and more comprehensive than ever before, with 70+ outing ideas! Filled with exciting child-friendly activities to do, see and experience, Hong Kong for Kids gives parents and educators all the important information they need to have a successful and stress-free outing with kids.
Author : Peter Waller
Publisher : Unique Archives
ISBN 13 : 9789887792840
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (928 download)
Download or read book Lost Hong Kong written by Peter Waller and published by Unique Archives. This book was released on 2019-12-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hong Kong is one of the world's most exciting cities and its story is one of constant change. From a sleepy fishing community, Hong Kong has grown into one of the world's most significant financial and trading centres. Hong Kong Island itself has witnessed massive rebuilding over the years, with much of the colonial-era architecture swept away and replaced by skyscrapers. Moreover the first high-rise buildings from the late 1950s are now themselves under threat, as the constant requirement for more accommodation - for people and for businesses - continues. The Kowloon peninsula and the New Territories have also experienced development, whilst the construction of the new airport saw the destruction of an entire island to create the material for the its foundations. This pressure for land has seen reclamation far extend the coastline of Hong Kong Island. Over the years photographers have recorded the changing face of Hong Kong - its street scenes, buildings and people. This new book - drawing upon images from a wide range of sources, most of which are previously unpublished - provides a pictorial tribute to a lost world. Once-familiar but now long-gone scenes offer a tantalising glimpse back at a time that in chronological terms may be relatively recent, but which now seems to be in the distant past.
Author : World Tourism Organization (Unwto)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789284420339
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (23 download)
Download or read book Walking Tourism written by World Tourism Organization (Unwto) and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking tourism is one of the most popular ways to experience a destination. It allows to engage with local people, nature and culture, and meets the growing demand of travellers of outdoor activities. Walking tourism can be developed anywhere as a sustainable tourism offer and can bring social and economic benefits for local communities.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 1848364660
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau is the comprehensive guide to this region, taking into account the vast rate of change and giving a clear focus from both a Western and Chinese perspective. Packed with information and clear maps of old buildings and local historical sites, it also has detailed accounts of outdoor activities and revised restaurant listings, from world cuisine to local Chinese dim sum lunch. The guide caters to all visitors whatever their budget. For shopping, there are comprehensive listings on where to find clothing, jewellery, electronics, art or simply souvenirs, plus advice on how to avoid getting ripped off. For those on a budget, the guide is packed with tips on how to stay, travel, eat and enjoy yourself cheaply (including a list of all the free things to do in town). Anyone in Hong Kong with more time to explore will find coverage of everything from taking the Star Ferry Ride to shopping at Temple Street market, with in-depth coverage of downtown bars, remote villages, stunning mountains and the best beaches. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macau.
Author : Simon Cameron
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780648384373
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (843 download)
Download or read book Heysen Highlights written by Simon Cameron and published by . This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Qiuyu Yu
Publisher : Cn Times Books Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781627741088
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (41 download)
Download or read book The Book of Mountains and Rivers written by Qiuyu Yu and published by Cn Times Books Incorporated. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yu Qiuyu is one of China's greatest modern essayists. Sometimes a prickly commentator, he is above all a storyteller. In this volume he takes his inspiration from China's geography, both human and physical, and brings the culture of his country to life with human characters and historical narrative. The forests of Hainan, the Three Gorges, classical pagodas, ancient remains under modern Shanghai, even the open skies... all have their stories and cultural connections, traced with erudition and wit by an inquisitive mind. "I sought a path across mountains and rivers, plastering my brief life across a rugged corner of this planet," explains Yu Qiuyu. The Book of Rivers and Mountains is another in a series of meditative essays about Chinese culture and history. In this book he returns to the Chinese mainland in contemplation of its people and the natural landscape that has shaped their way of life. He refers to mountains and rivers as the "facial expressions of the land" and the only true way of understanding the history of the country and its people.
Author : Rudolf Abraham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781784776718
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (767 download)
Download or read book Alpe-Adria Trail written by Rudolf Abraham and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alpe-Adria Trail Travel Guide - Expert travel advice for trekking from the Alps to the Adriatic through Austria, Slovenia and Italy, including maps and route descriptions (including time, distance, ascent) for all 43 stages. Also covering fauna, flora, history, culture, geography and accommodation, plus local transport, culture, food and language.
Author : D. J. Clark
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781006958564
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (585 download)
Download or read book Hong Kong's 10 Best Walks written by D. J. Clark and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hiking guide to Hong Kong's 10 best walks, including maps, video links and recommended routes.
