• ISBN13: 9789812328885
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: General Books
• Publisher: Marshall
• Publisher Imprint: Marshall
• Publication Date: June 15, 2011
• Pages: 144
• Original Price: 29.99 USD
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 500 grams

The awe-inducing natural beauty of China, its majestic landmarks and ancient temples, and the colourful people from a myriad of cultural backgrounds are captured in stunning photographs and evocative prose in this book. An excellent and inspiring introduction to one of the world's oldest civilisations, the land they call The Middle Kingdom. Divided into chapters that include geography, nature, people and architecture and art, this large format coffee table book celebrates the country that contains one-fifth of humanity and 5000 years of history.

A passion for China and things Chinese has led author Wu Rui Lian to make numerous trips to China, many a trip of self-discovery, as she makes contact with the country and its people. Born and raised in Singapore, Wu Rui Lian graduated with a Master's degree in Publishing from Stirling University in Scotland. She is now living and working in Beijing.