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<p>To provide interested readers of Real Travel some idea of the book's content, parts of the preface have been reproduced below.</p><p>Nothing beats local knowledge & the literature you are about to peruse, has been translated from Chinese to English, in a sincere attempt to present an accurate account of significant activities & useful information, previously not readily known to foreigners with their sights set on this charming locality and its fascinating surrounds. </p><p>Ideally, translation should be more than simply changing the words of one language into another. It is understood and appreciated that people from different cultures process & disseminate data differently. Low-context cultures (e.g. North America, the British Isles, Australia, & the Scandinavian countries) are much more precise in their commun- ication. High-context cultures (such as China) are the exact opposite. </p><p>All due care has been taken to make this book as readable & fluent as possible in English .....</p><p>Consider this book your local friend in Sichuan, as it takes you through topics such as – geography, climate, ecological environment, history, people, culture and customs. The section on facts for the visitor is a valuable resource in itself. As too, are recommended touring routes.You can acquire with ease, some common wisdom of Chengdu urbanites.</p><p>Vital and practical directions are given with respect to which local buses or other transport to catch, as well as how much the fares & accommodation will set you back. Legends & folk tales are recounted in a quaint & colourful way. This hopefully instils an affectionate & closer affinity with this time-honoured land & its various occupants. </p><p>Whether your specific interest is in martial arts,Chinese traditional medicine, religion,investment,cultural studies,tourism,education,work,or entertainment; this publication is a reliable compendium of usefulness,which can be absorbed either ferociously or at leisure.You may care to carry it with you on exotic adventures, display it on a coffee table or bookshelf, exhibit it as an office showpiece, or otherwise present this limited edition as a gift to those you hold in high esteem.</p><p><strong>SAMPLE CONTENTS:</strong></p><p>Municipal Emblem 市徽<br />Municipal Tree 市树<br />Municipal Flower 市花</p><p><strong>FACTS ABOUT THE DISTRICT</strong></p><p>Geography 地理<br />Climate气候<br />Ecological Environment-生态环境<br />History 历史<br />Origin of Name 成都名字的由来</p><p>Origin of “ The Lord of Abundance” “天府之国”的由来<br />The Ancient Capital of Seven Dynasties 七朝古都<br />Why It Was Called “The City of Brocade” 为啥叫“锦城”<br />Why It Was Called “The City of Hibiscus” 为啥叫“芙蓉城”</p><p>The Lesser City of Chengdu 成都少城<br />Railway Defending Movement 保路运动<br />Anti-Fascist War 反法西斯斗争<br />Liberation of Chengdu 成都解放<br />Fu & Nan River Comprehensive Revitalization Project 府南河改造工程<br />Sha River Comprehensive Revitalization Project 沙河改造工程<br />World Tops of Chengdu 成都的世界第一<br />Chinese Tops of Chengdu 成都的中国第一<br />People 人<br />Men 男人 <br />Women 女人<br />Most Brilliant Figures 成都名人<br />Leisure Culture 休闲文化<br />Food Culture 饮食文化<br />Sichuan Dishes 川菜<br />Chengdu Snack Food 成都小吃<br />Chengdu Hotpot 成都火锅<br />Tea Culture 茶文化<br />Long Men Zhen(Free Chat) 龙门阵<br />Mahjiong 麻将<br />Sichuan Card Games 川牌 <br />Bowl Tea 盖碗茶<br />Wine Culture 酒文化<br />Custom of Wine Drinking <br />Famous Sichuan Liquor 喝酒习俗 <br />Outdated Games of Chengdu 老成都游戏<br />Communication in Old Chengdu 老成都交通工具<br />Customs Practices 民俗风情<br /></p><p><strong></strong> </p><p><a href="/go?l=http%3A%2F%2Fenglish.newssc.org%2Fsystem%2F2006%2F08%2F31%2F010111167.shtml&tracking=external" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>http://english.newssc.org/system/2006/08/31/010111167.shtml</strong></a></p><p>More information available at:</p><p><a href="/go?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wocca.zoomshare.com%2F&tracking=external" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>www.wocca.zoomshare.com</strong></a></p>
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