Backpacking China

Name: Backpacking China
ISBN: 9787547705933

一凡Dec 2021

3.5

Word count: 352K words
Chapters: 47
ISBN: 9787547705933

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Summary

This book is prepared for those who refuse to be bound by tour groups yet feel at a loss in strange places; who pursue freedom of the soul and wish to set free their last trace of wildness; who can only travel on public holidays but do not want everywhere to be packed with people; and who are tired of gazing from afar and long to walk immersed in a place, seeking visual impact and solace for the heart. In short, it is a bible for those who truly yearn to discover the joys of travel. Its detailed contents make it an excellent compass when choosing a destination; on the road it becomes a helpful guide to food, lodging, and transport, and at night its thick bulk can even serve as a pillow. When there is no time to travel, it turns into a master of armchair wandering. One book, one journey, one life.

Editor's review

This is a practical guide that turns "independent travel" into something concrete. It is not content to list attractions; it starts from how to choose destinations and plan routes before departure and carries through to food, lodging, transport, and emergencies on the road, anticipating the hesitations and headaches backpackers most often face. The tone is light and gently self-deprecating—less like a textbook, more like a friend who has walked many roads offering reminders at your side. Its value lies in lowering the threshold: it helps inexperienced travelers build a basic framework and offers those used to group tours another rhythm—slowing down and staying longer in one place. It fits in a side pocket of your pack for quick reference, and it suits a few pages on a night without vacation, letting your mind set off first. If you are about to travel alone for the first time, the reassurance it offers often matters more than the itinerary itself.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers trying independent travel for the first time who need to build a travel framework
Office workers limited to short holiday trips who want to avoid crowds
Travelers who prefer slow, in-depth wandering and dislike being rushed by itineraries
Readers temporarily unable to travel who want to relax by reading and traveling in their minds

Not a good fit for

Business travelers or group-tour planners who need schedules precise to the minute
Resort-style tourists who prefer luxury accommodation and full-service arrangements
Self-drivers seeking detailed map coordinates and real-time traffic information

Reading tips

Read it through before departure, circle two or three places you truly want to linger in, then work backward to plan your route.
Use it piecemeal: read the destination chapters before you go and check food and lodging sections on the road—there is no need to read in order.
After each chapter, jot three lines: what you want to see, what you want to eat, what you want to avoid—your pack will feel lighter.
When you have no vacation, read it as bedtime material, flipping through a section to store up a reason for your next trip.

版权信息
背包客栈
户外必备用品
户外急救常识
西南民族游
云南
四川
重庆
贵州
青藏高原游
西藏
青海
丝绸之路游
陕西
甘肃
宁夏
新疆
江南水乡游
江苏
浙江
安徽
上海
华中山水游
河南
湖南
湖北
江西
中原古都游
北京
天津
河北
山西
山东
草原风情游
内蒙古
北国风光游
黑龙江
吉林
辽宁
南部侨乡游
福建
广东
广西
海南
香港
澳门
台湾

FAQ

Is this book suitable for someone with no independent travel experience at all?

Yes. It starts with how to choose destinations and set a pace, explaining in advance the parts that most unsettle beginners, and helps you build a basic travel framework; specific routes still need adjusting to your own time and budget.

Can I follow the information in the book directly?

You can use it as a source of ideas and checklists, but transport, prices, and opening conditions change, so it is best to verify the latest local information before departure and treat the book as a framework rather than the only basis.

Is it meaningful for people used to group tours?

Yes. It shows you another travel rhythm—staying several days in one place and lingering according to your own interests; even if next time you only turn a group tour into a semi-independent trip, you will feel more at ease.

The book is fairly thick—is it convenient to carry on the road?

The original is not short; if the weight bothers you, photograph or photocopy only the chapters you need and use the whole book as pre-trip reading—traveling light is more comfortable.

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About the author

一凡 Author

Yi Fan is a Chinese-language author about whom little public information is available. To date, the only known work is the travel book Backpacking China (Beibao Zhongguo). Judging from its title and its classification under travel, the book approaches travel through backpacking and focuses on the experience of ordinary travelers making their way across China, combining practical guidance with personal observation. Rather than pursuing grand narratives or showy itineraries, the author turns attention to the people and incidents encountered along the route, recording observations and feelings in a plain style. Readers can find useful travel references while also sensing the freedom and ease that characterize independent travel. Because the author's nationality, life and writing career have no reliable record, any judgment about style and influence must remain tentative and should not be overextended. For readers who like to travel light and explore different parts of China, this book offers a modest and approachable entry point and shows the value of travel writing grounded in everyday experience.