Across China
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Here is Peter Jenkins' vivid account of his adventures in Tibet, up Mount Everest and across China—from the windswept plains of Mongolia to a forbidden fishing village south of Shanghai. And here are the incredible characters he encountered. It became a journey as much into himself as it was across a country. By the author of A Walk Across America.
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Behind the Wall: A Journey Through China Shares travel, China, nonfiction -
Night Train to Turkistan: Modern Adventures Along China's Ancient Silk Road Shares travel, China, nonfiction -
Riding the Iron Rooster Shares travel, China, nonfiction -
From Heaven Lake: Travels Through Sinkiang and Tibet Shares travel, China, nonfiction
“People who read Across China tend to reach for these next.”
“If you want more of the same (travel), start with these.”
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Apologies to My Censor: The High and Low Adventures of a Foreigner in China
- Hong Konged: One Modern American Family's (Mis)adventures in the Gateway to China
- How Does One Dress to Buy Dragonfruit? True Stories of Expat Women in Asia
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First Pass Under Heaven: One man's 4000-kilometre trek along the Great Wall of China
“If it was the China that hooked you, try one of these.”
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The Emperor Far Away: Travels at the Edge of China
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Lost on Planet China: The Strange and True Story of One Man's Attempt to Understand the World's Most Mystifying Nation, or How He Became Comfortable Eating Live Squid
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China - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette
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China Survival Guide: How to Avoid Travel Troubles and Mortifying Mishaps
