Touring China: A History of Travel Culture, 1912-1949

by Yajun Mo

Book Overview

In Touring China, Yajun Mo explores how early twentieth century Chinese sightseers described the destinations that they visited, and how their travel accounts gave Chinese readers a means to imagine their vast country.

The roots of China's tourism market stretch back over a hundred years, when railroad and steamship networks expanded into the coastal regions. Tourism-related businesses and publications flourished...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501761048
• ISBN13: 9781501761041
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up