Simon Winchester (famed journalist): Wonderfulthis (map) has made my day. Were proud to offer this fine series of guides from the only English language travel publisher based in China. Each book is perfect for the reader who demands not only details of the practical (where to stay, what to eat, and more) but also of the magical (why their destination is what it is). Odyssey fans tend to be adventurous travelers with a literary bent. If youre lucky enough to find an Odyssey guide to where youre going, grab it!National Geographic Traveler
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Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent map of the Yangzi River & Three Gorges Comment: Note that the Editorial Review does not apply to this map and should be ignored. While Odyssey distributes the map, they had no hand in the compilation or publishing of the map. The map was actually done by Airphoto International, in conjunction with the China Exploration & Research Society. On one side is a map of the entire Yangzi River, with snippets of information noted along the route. A 7 x 9.5 inch inset map shows the Three Gorges area from Fengile to Yichang and notes the location/names of gorges and the twelve peaks of Wu Gorge. The reverse side of the map has a map showing the River from Chongqing to Yichange, including the Three Gorges. This map shows the locations of historic sites, gorges, and peaks plus snippets of information notated on the map. Inset maps are included for Shanghai, Wuhan, and Chongqing, along with several color photos, a satellite image, and descriptive text.