Download or read book Strolling in Macau written by Steven Bailey and published by ThingsAsian Press. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook is designed to help visitors navigate Macaus maze of narrow streets as well as understand the striking contrasts that make this city such a fascinating place to visit. With its compact size, winding back streets, and pedestrian-only lanes and plazas, Macau is best explored on foot. Though geared to those who wish to experience Macau at a walking pace, Strolling in Macau will serve any visitor interested in the history and culture of one of Asias most unique cities.
Download or read book Strolling Historic Macau written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Explore Macau written by Todd Crowell and published by Blacksmith Books(JP). This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 450-year-old city of Macau - the former Portuguese colony returned to China in 1999 - is made for walking. Only seven miles square, one can easily walk from the Border Gate to the A-Ma Temple in a day. This guide describes nine walks around peninsular Macau and its outlying islands, sufficient to explore and understand this fascinating city and its unique blend of European and Asian architecture, cuisine and culture.
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.
Download or read book Strolling in Penang written by Steven K. Bailey and published by Thingsasian Press. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Politics Identity and Mobility in Travel Writing written by Miguel A. Cabañas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection examines the intersections between the personal and the political in travel writing, and the dialectic between mobility and stasis, through an analysis of specific cases across geographical and historical boundaries. The authors explore the various ways in which travel texts represent actual political conditions and thus engage in discussions about national, transnational, and global citizenship; how they propose real-world political interventions in the places where the traveler goes; what tone they take toward political or socio-political violence; and how they intersect with political debates. Travel writing can be viewed as political in a purely instrumental sense, but, as this volume also demonstrates, travel writing’s reception and ideological interventions also transform personal and cultural realities. This book thus examines the ways in which politics’ material effects inform and intersect with personal experience in travel texts and engage with travel’s dialectic of mobility and stasis. In spite of globalization and efforts to eradicate the colonial vision in travel writing and in travel writing criticism, this vision persists in various and complex ways. While the travelogue can be a space of discursive and direct oppression, these essays suggest that the travelogue is also a narrative space in which the traveler employs the genre to assert authority over his or her experiences of mobility. This book will be an important contribution for interdisciplinary scholars with interests in travel writing studies, global and transnational studies, women’s studies, multicultural studies, the social sciences, and history.
Download or read book Exploring Hong Kong written by Steven K. Bailey and published by ThingsAsian Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Hong Kong presents a vivid and multidimensional portrait of Hong Kong, one of Asia's most exciting cities. Inspired by his 20-year love affair with Hong Kong, Steven K. Bailey has transformed the typical Hong Kong guidebook by dispensing with the usual laundry lists of sights, hotels, and restaurants. In their place are thoughtfully written chapters that offer the author's personal perspective on how to best explore Hong Kong. From dolphin watches and back-country hikes to street markets, temples, and ferry rides, Exploring Hong Kong contains 40 richly detailed experiences that will unite travelers with the soul of one of the most dynamic cities in Asia. Book jacket.
Download or read book Hong Kong written by Phil Mac Donald and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to Hong Kong contains in-depth information combined with detailed maps and colour photographs. Special feature spreads provide facts combined with walks and drives in the surrounding area.
Download or read book Chinese 2 Vol IV Lessons 136 180 written by Prodigy Books and published by Quantum Scientific Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-02 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prodigy Books is committed to providing publisher-quality, low-cost, outstanding educational content to teachers, students, and parents around the world. This book is the fourth of four volumes in Chinese 2, containing lessons 136 - 180. Volume I: Lessons 1 - 45 Volume II: Lessons 46 - 90 Volume III: Lessons 91 - 135 Volume IV: Lessons 136 - 180 This title is part of the Prodigy Books Textbook Series.
Download or read book Top 50 Things to do in Macau written by Nicholas Kauffman and published by NK. This book was released on 2023-07-30 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This list provides 50 ideas for things to do in Macau, a fascinating city that is a unique blend of Chinese and Western cultures. The list includes a diverse range of activities, such as exploring historic landmarks like the Ruins of St. Paul's and the Guia Fortress, indulging in the city's famous Portuguese egg tarts, taking a stroll in the colorful Senado Square, and experiencing the thrill of the Macau Tower. The list also includes suggestions for outdoor adventures, such as hiking in the Macau countryside, taking a bike ride around the Cotai Strip, and taking a boat ride to the nearby islands. Cultural experiences are also highlighted, such as taking a cooking class to learn how to make Macanese cuisine, trying traditional Chinese medicine, and visiting art and cultural museums. Whether you're a foodie, a history buff, an adventurer, or a culture enthusiast, this list has something for everyone to enjoy in Macau.
Download or read book Lonely Planet Hong Kong written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Hong Kong is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak up views of Hong Kong's iconic skyline from the Star Ferry or Victoria Peak, satisfy your food cravings in Wan Chai, and shop for anything and everything at Temple Street Night Market - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hong Kong and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Hong Kong: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics Covers Central, The Peak & the Northwest, Wai Chai & the Northeast, Aberdeen & the South, Kowloon, Macau, Shenzhen, New Territories, Outlying Islands, Day Trips and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Hong Kong is our most comprehensive guide to Hong Kong, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's China for an in-depth guide to the country. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Download or read book Fodor s China written by Margaret Kelly and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2009 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history and culture of China, offers practical travel advice, and recommends accommodations, restaurants, transportation, and attractions.
Download or read book Reflected in Water written by Jerry Pinto and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2006 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Described Variously As The Kashi Of The South, The Rome Of The East And The Pearl Of The Orient, Goa, Located On The West Coast Of India, Is Renowned For Its Scenic Charm, Its Beaches, And The Architectural Splendour Of Its Temples, Churches And Old Houses. With Its Sun-Sand-Surf Leitmotif It Is Also The Land Of The Lotus-Eater, A Tourist'S Paradise Of Fun And Frolic, Raves And Revelry. But Goa Is More Than Just The World'S Favourite Holiday Destination. Its Unique History, Shaped By The Various Dynasties That Ruled It&Mdash;The Rashtrakutas, The Kadambas And The Bahmani Muslims, Before Its 450-Year-Long Occupation By The Portuguese From 1510&Mdash;Has Given It A Distinctive Flavour, A Different Rhythm, An Easy Cosmopolitanism. &Nbsp; Reflected In Water Is A Collection Of Essays, Poems, Stories And Extracts From Published Works That Bring To Life Both The Natural Beauty And The Changing Social And Political Ethos Of India'S Smallest State. From Mario Cabral E Sa'S Delightful Take On The Earliest Portuguese Women To Come To India To Gita Mehta'S Description Of Hippies At Calangute, From Alexander Frater'S Mesmerizing Account Of Goa In The Monsoon To Manohar Malgonkar'S Ode To The Mangeshi Temple, This Anthology Celebrates The Irreverent And The Sacred In Equal Measure. Teotonia R. De Souza'S Profile Of The Little-Known &Lsquo;Opium Smuggler Who Tried To Liberate Goa' Is As Captivating As Frederick Noronha'S Portrait Of AbbÉ Faria, Eighteenth-Century Priest, Mesmerist And Revolutionary, And One Of The Region'S Most Famous Sons. While Antoine Lewis Fleshes Out Goa'S Culinary Delights, Frank Simoes Pays A Tribute To Feni, The Quintessential Spirit Of The Place. Naresh Fernandes'S Obsessive Search For The Elusive Humerus Of St Francis Xavier Echoes Vivek Menezes'S Quest For A Painting By F.N. Souza, Arguably The Greatest Painter The State Has Produced. And Various Aspects Of Goa'S History And Society, Arts And Architecture Engage The Interest Of Writers As Diverse As William Dalrymple And Graham Greene, Maria Couto And Armando Menezes. Insightful Essays, Intense Poetry And Evocative Fiction, As Alluring As The Place They Describe, Make Reflected In Water Redolent Of The Very Essence Of Goa.
Download or read book Hong Kong Macau Travel Adventures written by Simon Foster and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fly into Hong Kong and spend a few days discovering its diverse attractions -from shopping in bustling Kowloon to hiking along one of the islands' well-marked lush trails. Eat dim sum downtown and head up Victoria Peak for an after-dinner drink to remember. Take a boat or a train to Guangzhou and sample yet more Cantonese delights, along with some fine colonial architecture, maybe stopping off in modern Shenzhen for a peek at the new China. From Guangzhou, take a bus, train or flight to Guilin and spend a day visiting its mountainous and man-made attractions. The following morning take a boat along the Li River to Yangshuo, where you can spend the next few days hiking and cycling through the famed idyllic limestone scenery. Head back to Guilin for the return flight to Hong Kong. Take the ferry over to Macau and enjoy a day or two soaking up the splendid architecture, fine cuisine, small fishing villages, temples and beaches. Whether flying into the vast, ultra-modern Chek Lap Kok Airport and being whisked into the city center on the hi-tech, ultra-fast Airport Express, or arriving by boat at the China Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong, with its population of seven million, never fails to impress. You instantly know you're somewhere special, particularly the first time you lay eyes on the spectacle of the skyscraper-filled island from the Kowloon side. After weeks or months on the road in China, Hong Kong is the perfect spot for some dining, shopping and splurging. But if it's the great outdoors you're after, there are plenty of hikes and beaches in the territory as well. Hong Kong is a place where even the mildest exploration can offer stark contrast and both traditional Chinese and colonial history lurk beneath the city's slick modern exterior. Whether swimming in the sea or hiking an island trail to a small shrine through lush tropical undergrowth on one of the outlying islands, it's difficult to imagine that the gleaming skyscrapers are only a short boat ride away. Forty miles across the water, Macau also served its time as a colony and its Portuguese history has engendered a laid-back ambiance unique in China, which remains to this day despite a recent building boom. Walking through the architectural monuments of Macau's stunning historic center you'd easily believe you were in Lisbon, were it not for the occasional Taoist temple. Conversely, a trip out to the islands will take you on a journey into Macau's casino-laden future at Cotai and then back to its past amidst the small fishing villages and beaches of yesteryear on Coloane. This a highly detailed guide to everything you need to know about Hong Kong, Macau and their surroundings - the places to stay, the restaurants, and what to see and do - along with an extensive introductory section on China as a whole. The author lives in China and has been a tour guide there full-time for close to 10 years. This guide is an excerpt from his much larger guide to all of China, also published by Hunter, which is 650 pages in the print edition.
Download or read book Nine Yang Divine Doctor written by Qing LianJianXian and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 905 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking in the world of flowers, surrounded by all living things. He was born with a pure Yang body constitution and had the ability to see through other people's world. It was his duty to save the dying and help the wounded. Deceit and deceit were the changes in his life.In the eyes of the enemy, he was cunning, treacherous, and utterly despicable. In the eyes of the world, he was benevolent, kind, and a genius doctor who cared about the world. In the eyes of women, he was handsome, sunny, and a great hero.
Download or read book Pilgrimages written by Maria N. Ng and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These rich and lucidly composed personal essays on the author's early life journeys in Portuguese Macau and British Hong Kong offer vivid remembrances of colonial landscapes, architectures, and livelihoods of recent decades. Ng candidly depicts many humorous and painful episodes navigating family politics and her intercultural pilgrimages from adolescent romances to professional life.
Download or read book The Hongse Spider written by George H. Stollwerck and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2006-02-08 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 2005. The worlds worst modern catastrophe is visiting itself on China. Avian Flu (H5N1) is estimated by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to kill up to 150 million people, worldwide. The deadly virus has only to complete its leap from fowl, to human cross-contamination. China has already killed millions of domestic chickens, ducks, and geese. But the slaughter was a double-edged sword. They have killed the poultry earmarked to keep Chinas citizens from starvation during the 2005-2006 winter, which has been forecasted, to one of the most ferocious in five decades. China also is convinced that the United States new ballistic missile defense program is targeted at neutralizing her minuscule nuclear deterrent, relegating her to lifetime servitude to the Americans, the worlds last remaining superpower. Beijing party leaders vow that will never happen. The Peoples Republic of China must become a modern superpower. Only then will she be able to demand the outright monetary grants she needs to survive. Modernization of her army will cost 100 billion US dollars. Beijing knows that sum resides in the coffers of Hong Kong. Thus Operation Hongse Spider is born.
