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Home to one out of every four people in the world, China has been a land shrouded in mystery from most of the rest of the world for much of recorded time. Now the doors have been opened, and this collection of contemporary photographs reveals what lies beyond. China is one of the cultural treasuries of mankind, with historical monuments and relics dating back thousands of years. But its 3.7 million square miles are filled with natural wonders as well. They are represented here along with the man-made wonders that make China one of the most incredible places on the face of the earth. The varied landscapes of China, both natural and man-made, are unforgettable, and the best of them are here to be remembered and enjoyed time and again. - Jacket flap.