On the Summer Palace (The Present Chinese World Cultural Heritage Series)
Dou Zhongru and Liu Caijie
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 197 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-80187-260-6
The book traces the history of Summer Palace, which is the best-kept existing royal garden in the world. It is divided into six parts: process of cognition, history, construction and background, relevant political events, historical anecdotes of the Republic of China, and beautiful legends. Making a unique analysis from every angle, it reveals the cultural and natural connotation of Summer Palace, and becomes all the more interesting with many beautiful pictures.

Beijing's Hutong (Special Edition)
Weng Li
Beijing: Beijing Library Press, 2003. 291 pages; with illustrations and a map.
ISBN 7-5013-2117-5/k · 559
The book is the special edition of Beijing's Hutong, which was published in 1992 with a circulation of over 100,000 volumes. It gives an account of the history, layout, construction, naming and anecdotes of hutong, as well as relevant city planning and construction and people's life. The book is acclaimed as encyclopedia of Beijing's hutong.

Hangzhou (Chinese-English)
Lan Peijin
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 72 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02825-1
Hangzhou, often seen in traveling guide on China, is as beautiful as heaven in the eyes of Marco Polo. The book gives a fullest, newest and most practical depiction of Hangzhou, with the most cultural flavor and information.

Old Beijing -- in the Shadow of Imperial Throne (A Series of Old Cities) (English)
Xu Chengbei
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 248 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02786-7
Changes of cities constitute a major part of the development of social civilization. This series introduces Chinese urban history, landscape, unique culture and social transformation, offering insights into the historical changes of cities and the lives of urban Chinese in modern times. It contains a large number of old photographs selected to form a pictorial commentary on the text. Readers can learn about Chinese urban history and cultural evolution in urban society from a new perspective.

Old Beijing -- People, Houses and Lifestyles (A Series of Old Cities) (English)
Xu Chengbei
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 248 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02837-5
Changes of cities constitute a major part of the development of social civilization. This series introduces Chinese urban history, landscape, unique culture and social transformation, offering insights into the historical changes of cities and the lives of urban Chinese in modern times. It contains a large number of old photographs selected to form a pictorial commentary on the text. Readers can learn about Chinese urban history and cultural evolution in urban society from a new perspective.

Old Xi'an -- Evening Glow of an Imperial City (A Series of Old Cities) (English)
Jia Ping'ao
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 248 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02787-5
Changes of cities constitute a major part of the development of social civilization. This series introduces Chinese urban history, landscape, unique culture and social transformation, offering insights into the historical changes of cities and the lives of urban Chinese in modern times. It contains a large number of old photographs selected to form a pictorial commentary on the text. Readers can learn about Chinese urban history and cultural evolution in urban society from a new perspective.

Old Shanghai -- A Lost Age (A Series of Old Cities) (English)
Zhu Chengliang and Wu Jing
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Size: 140×203mm; 248 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02845-6
Changes of cities constitute a major part of the development of social civilization. This series introduces Chinese urban history, landscape, unique culture and social transformation, offering insights into the historical changes of cities and the lives of urban Chinese in modern times. It contains a large number of old photographs selected to form a pictorial commentary on the text. Readers can learn about Chinese urban history and cultural evolution in urban society from a new perspective.

Old Lhasa -- A Sacred City at Dusk (A Series of Old Cities) (English)
Ma Lihua
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Size: 140×203mm; 232 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03124-4
Changes of cities constitute a major part of the development of social civilization. This series introduces Chinese urban history, landscape, unique culture and social transformation, offering insights into the historical changes of cities and the lives of urban Chinese in modern times. It contains a large number of old photographs selected to form a pictorial commentary on the text. Readers can learn about Chinese urban history and cultural evolution in urban society from a new perspective.

Old Nanjing -- Reflections of Scenes on the Qinhuai River (A Series of Old Cities) (English)
Ye Zhaoyan
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Size: 140×203mm; 256 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03048-5
Changes of cities constitute a major part of the development of social civilization. This series introduces Chinese urban history, landscape, unique culture and social transformation, offering insights into the historical changes of cities and the lives of urban Chinese in modern times. It contains a large number of old photographs selected to form a pictorial commentary on the text. Readers can learn about Chinese urban history and cultural evolution in urban society from a new perspective.

Mt. Minyag Gangkar (A Series of Khampa Culture)
Chen Huanren
Chengdu: Bashu Press, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; 218 pages.
ISBN 7-80659-608-9/K · 85
The book introduces the splendid Mt. Minyag Gangkar, 7556 meters above sea level, which is a sacred mountain for Khampa people.

Rongchag -- State of A Thousand Watchtowers (A Series of Khampa Culture)
Yang Jiaming and Yang Yi
Chengdu: Bashu Press, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; 224 pages.
ISBN 7-80659-602-X/K · 82
The book gives a vivid depiction of the landscape, historical changes and ancient watchtowers in Rongchag.

A Visit to Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes
Zhang Yanmei
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2004.
ISBN 7-5325-3657-2
The book leads readers to Mogao Grottoes, a palace of art in the vast desert, through presenting both its rich natural landscape and profound cultural connotation, to enjoy various styles of art in the 1,000-odd years dating from Wei, Jin Dynasty, Northern and Southern Dynasties to Yuan Dynasty. With vivid depictions and elegant illustrations, it will enhance readers' understanding of splendid Chinese murals, architecture and sculptures as well as Buddhist culture.

A Visit to Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum and Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
Xu Weimin
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2004.
ISBN 7-5325-3650-5
The book leads readers to the vast and mysterious underground world of Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum. With vivid depictions and beautiful photographs, it reveals the imperial military system and mausoleum culture 2,000 years ago through focuses on ancient army's establishment, methods of fighting, equipments and attire.

A Visit to Suzhou Garden
Li Zongwei
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2004.
ISBN 7-5325-3641-6
The book enables readers to feel the charm of Suzhou garden through 168 exquisite photographs and text. It also discovers the ideology, philosophy of life and aesthetic perspective of ancient Chinese scholars concealed behind it, which determine many features of Suzhou garden, such as deepness and quietness.

A Visit to Forbidden City
Yang Zhigang
Shanghai: Shanghai Chinese Classics Publishing House, 2004.
ISBN 7-5325-3654-8
Readers will fully enjoy the Forbidden City which is brilliant in architecture, unique in shape, and exquisite in collection in this book through large numbers of beautiful photographs and vivid depictions. To be unique, it also deals with the imperial power in the Forbidden City, enhancing readers' understanding of historical and cultural connotations concealed behind it.

Touring China (Chinese-English)
Sun Yongxue
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2005. Size: 184×162mm; 156 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02158-3
As an experienced photographer, the author integrates China's unique landscapes and cultural features into Chinese civilization. Starting from Beijing, the book extends to seven natural tourist attractions in all directions. It is substantial in content, beautiful in pictures and concise in language, providing a wealth of information. 

On the Ruins of Peking Man (The Present Chinese World Cultural Heritage Series)
Jia Yuzhang and Dou Zhongru
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 197 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-80187-261-4
The book focuses on the startling discoveries of human remains at Zhoukoudian, which have rewritten the civilization history of the human race. Since 1927, Zhoukoudian, an inconspicuous village, has been shrouded in mysteries, drawing scientists from all over the world. Composed of eight parts, the book depicts in details the enigma and history of Peking Man at Zhoukoudian.

On Human Geography (A Series of Reading)
Tang Xiaofeng
Beijing: SDX Joint Publishing Company, 2005. Size: 184×130mm; 353 pages.
ISBN 7-108-02139-0
The book explains a series of geographical concepts in the aspects of space observation, landscape appreciation and environmental awareness through a concise, fluent and emotional text. It comprises large numbers of valuable photos of historical interest, enhancing readers' understanding of the profound cultural features contained in geography.

Stories of the Book of Mountains and Seas
Teng Weimin; illustrated by Ah Gui
Chengdu: Tiandi Publishing House, 2003. 320 pages.
ISBN 7-80624-654-1/G · 147
The Book of Mountains and Seas is a well-known classic of folk geography in ancient China, however, it is hard to understand. This book is composed of interesting stories produced with main characters (gods), nationalities and place names in the Book of Mountains and Seas, giving a brief account of ancient Chinese legends.

Poetry and Prose Associated with Natural and Cultural Landscapes
Chief editor: Fang Donglai
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 215 pages; with color illustrations.
ISBN 7-80187-383-1
In this book, ancient poetry, famous mountains, great rivers, impregnable passes and ancient capitals are all mixed together. Following the footmarks of renowned literary figures such as Li Bai and Du Fu, readers will travel all over the country to feel the charm of geography and literature. It serves as a traveling guide through text and photographs of well-known scenic spots with a strong cultural atmosphere. 

Tibetan Tourism
Compiled by Committee of Cultural and Historical Data of Tibet Autonomous Region's Political Consultative Conference
Beijing: Ethnic Publishing House, 2003. 328 pages.
ISBN 7-105-05880-3
Tibetans, the book comprises both text and photographs. Starting from the travel center, it follows the tour routes to give descriptions of scenic spots.

Famous Cities in the West
Compiled by editorial board of Famous Cities in the West and West China Channel of CCTV
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 205 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-80187-262-2
The western part of China is vast and underdeveloped. The book highlights the unique aspects of the 62 famous cities, their wonderful sights and local customs, as well as tour routes, transportation and expenditure.

Tibet (German)
Li Deman
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Size: 226×256mm; 196 pages.
ISBN 7-119-01343-2
Tibet -- Roof of the World, is a land of fascination to Europeans. It is famous not only for Buddhism and temples, but also unique geography, climate and natural resources, as well as landscape, architecture, housing and cultural features. The book is composed of 20 chapters: preface and landscape; Tibetans; housing; city and fortress; temples; pilgrimage; prayer flag; gate; road; Barkor (Bajiaojie); Jokhang Temple; prayer wheel and butter lamp; reincarnation; roof; room and drawing; monks; a god with many images; markets; turquoise; and appearance. It also includes illustrations and Tibetan chronicle.

China's Southwestern Silk Road (English)
Lu Zhongmin
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 124 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03052-3
More than 2,000 years ago, the Southwestern Silk Road had connected two countries with ancient civilizations -- China and India, promoting exchanges between Asian and Europe and Africa. Thanks to its diversified geography, large numbers of cultural relics have been kept to this day, attracting scientists all over the world. The book will lead readers into this fascinating world.

Touring the Western Part of Hunan Province
He Zhongyi
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 211 pages; with photographs.
ISBN 7-80187-166-9
The book was written by a renowned architect, a member of Assessing Committee of National Scenic Spots appointed by the Ministry of Construction, who has made dozens of inspection tours in the western part of Hunan Province since 1982. Apart from the world-famous tourist attractions, such as Zhangjiajie and Shangri-La, it focuses on the many undeveloped natural landscapes and places of cultural interest, including Regou in Shimen, Suoxi valley in Cili, Tianmen Mountain in Dayong, Buermen in Yongshun, Mengdong River in Wangcun, Big and Small Longdong Fall in Jishou, Tianzi Mountain and Badagong Mountain in Sangzhi, as well as Longxing Lecture Temple and Phoenix Mountain in Yuanling, giving a wealth of cultural, historical and geographical information.

A Journey Starting at the Pamirs—Follow the Trail of Marco Polo
Weng Yi
Beijing: China Youth Press, 2004. Size: 140×203mm; 407 pages: with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5006-5498-7/k · 519
Amazed by The Travels of Marco Polo, the author made a long trip along the routes described in the book to verify the contents. The book records his 20,000-odd-kilometer- long travel since 1980 covering 18 provinces and cities including Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Beijing, Jiangsu, Fujian, Sichuan and Yunan. It gives a vivid description of the geographical and cultural features from the Pamirs to the shore of East China Sea, proving that The Travels of Marco Polo is mostly true.

Festivals in Modern China
Zhou Yishu and Zhou Qiang
Beijing: New World Press, 2003. Size: 184×162mm; 194 pages.
ISBN 7-08187-134-0/G · 068
Chinese festivals, rich and varied, date back to ancient times. The book introduces nearly 100 new festivals popular in all parts of the country since 1980s, giving a wealth of information in the fields of culture, art, sports, tourism, trade and technology. It not only shows local beautiful scenery, folk customs, history, culture, art, economy and trade, but also the tremendous changes since the reform and opening-up.

The Leading Cities of China -- Beijing (English)
Compiled by editorial board of the Leading Cities of China
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. 294 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03751-X
Along with China's enlarging reform and opening-up, blooming economy, and entry into WTO, Beijing, which is going to host the 2008 Olympics, is developing at an amazing speed. The book presents a new Beijing with both ancient and modern features.

China Landeskunde (German)
Ren Shuyin
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 292 pages.
ISBN 7-119-02850-2
The book gives a detailed account of the geographical conditions of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government in China, including their landscape, geomorphology, population, products, industry, agriculture, scenic spots and historical sites.

World Heritage of China -- Religious Relics (English)
Luo Zhewen
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. 96 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03400-6
World Heritage of China Series is composed of four volumes: Imperial Relics; Man-made Relics; Religious Relics; Natural and Cultural Relics. It deals with 31 material world cultural and natural heritage sites in China and one nonmaterial site. Each volume comprises 110 beautiful photographs.

World Heritage of China -- Nature and Culture (English)
Luo Zhewen
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. 96 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03401-4
World Heritage of China Series is composed of four volumes: Imperial Relics; Man-made Relics; Religious Relics; Natural and Cultural Relics. It deals with 31 material world cultural and natural heritage sites in China and one nonmaterial site. Each volume comprises 110 beautiful photographs.

World Heritage of China -- Man-made Relics (English)
Luo Zhewen
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. 96 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03402-2
World Heritage of China Series is composed of four volumes: Imperial Relics; Man-made Relics; Religious Relics; Natural and Cultural Relics. It deals with 31 material world cultural and natural heritage sites in China and one nonmaterial site. Each volume comprises 110 beautiful photographs.

World Heritage of China -- Imperial Relics (English)
Luo Zhewen
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2004. 96 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03403-0
World Heritage of China Series is composed of four volumes: Imperial Relics; Man-made Relics; Religious Relics; Natural and Cultural Relics. It deals with 31 material world cultural and natural heritage sites in China and one nonmaterial site. Each volume comprises 110 beautiful photographs.  

World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites (English)
Luo Zhewen
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 108 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03059-0
The book focuses on China's 28 world cultural and natural heritage sites approved from 1987 to 2001. It highlights the natural and cultural features of these heritage sites, as well as the reasons why they were added to the list. Large numbers of photographs are contained in the book. Besides English edition, there is German edition.  

China's Ethnic Minorities (English)
Liao Pin
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2003. Size: 184×162mm; 122 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03184-8
China has been a unified multinational country since the Qin Dynasty. During the long course of unification, different ethnic groups integrated with each other in the economic and cultural exchanges. They established a relation of mutual dependence, promotion and development, and together they created and developed Chinese civilization. This is a great introductory book on China's 55 ethnic minorities, presenting their histories, areas of distribution, populations, languages, religions, costumes and customs through text and gorgeous photographs.

Famous Mountains and Rivers (English)
Xie Ninggao
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 108 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03063-9
Based on the old Chinese saying that the noble people love mountains while the clever people enjoy rivers, the book gives a vivid description of China's most famous scenic areas and the culture associated with it. With a focus on photographs, it contains more than 110 pictures, accompanied by brief introductions and two beautiful post cards.

World Heritage Sites in China (Photo Album)
Compiled by the State Council Information Office of China
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2003. Size: 370×260mm; 240 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0225-6
This photo album focuses on 29 of China's historical sites and scenic areas, which are on the UNESCO list of world heritage sites. Its pictures were selected from more than 2,000 provided by nearly 100 photographers. It highlights the remarkable value of the 29 world heritage sites, their cultural relics, history, geography, and natural conditions. Besides Chinese edition, there are English and Russian editions.

Best of China
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2005. Size: 140×203mm; 544 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0429-1
This is a tourist guide written by some foreigners who have lived in China for years and who are familiar with China's tourism resources. The book is divided into two parts. Part One gives a brief introduction to China's history and cultural background. Part Two pinpoints and recommends 53 scenic spots. The book provides detailed, accurate and practical information about communications, hotels, cuisines, scenic spots, restaurants and shopping. It includes about 400 color photos and tourist maps. Besides English edition, there are French, Spanish, Japanese and Korean editions.

China's Geography: Natural Conditions, Regional Economies and Cultural Features (China Basics Series)
Zheng Ping
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 1998. 126 pages.
ISBN 7-80113-480-X
This book is a source of comprehensive information on China's geography, encompassing its topography, geographical environment, natural resources, population, ethnic groups, and economic development. It includes brief summaries of the natural conditions, regional economies and cultural features pertaining to each of China's geographical divisions i.e. its eastern monsoon region, western inland region, and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, as well as the municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai, and newly opened zones. The book has about 130 illustrations. Besides Chinese edition, there are English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian and Arab editions.

China Tourism: Exploring a Dreamland (China Basics Series)
Li Hairui
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 1998. 126 pages.
ISBN 7-80113-349-8
China is a land of fascination to people the world over. This book describes China's rich tourism resources -- its historical sites, natural landscapes and folk customs -- and gives an account of its history, present situation, relevant services, and expected developments with China's tourism industry. The book also lists tour routes and China National Tourism Administration overseas agencies. It comprises more than 120 color pictures. Besides Chinese edition, there are English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian and Arabic editions.

China's Tibet 2004
Zhang Xiaoming
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; 150 pages.
ISBN 7-5085-0607-3
This book comprehensively introduces Tibet's geography, history, population, natural resources, religions, and economic development. It comprises 60 photographs. Besides Chinese edition, there is an English edition.

Tibetan Religions (Basic Conditions of China's Tibet Series)
Zhang Xiaoming, Zheng Du, Yang Qinye, Wu Wei, Xiong Wenbin, Wang Wenchang, Zhou Aiming, Chen Qingying, Ga Zangjia, An Caidan, Li Tao and others
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2001. Size: 140×203mm; 180 pages.
ISBN 7-80113-917-8
This series comprises: Tibetan Geography; Tibetan Literature; Tibetan Art; Tibetan Economy; Tibetan Education; Tibetan History; Tibetan Religions; Tibetan Tourism; Tibetan Customs; Tibetan Folkways and Tibetan Stories. It gives a detailed description of Tibet's basic conditions in various aspects. Each book comprises 80-100 color photographs. Besides Chinese edition, there are English, French, German and Tibetan editions.

China's Confucius Temple
Fan Xiaoping
Chengdu: Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House, 2004. Size: 187×258mm; 239 pages.
ISBN 7-5411-2309-9/I · 1934
The Confucius Temple is an embodiment of Confucian culture in architecture. Well organized, the book presents different architectural styles of the temples, sacrificial ceremony to Confucius and dances to commemorate him, and over 500 extant Confucius temples through a wealth of historical data and photographs. It is the first of its kind to systematically introduce the development of Confucius Temple at home and abroad.

On Ming and Qing Imperial Mausoleums (The Present Chinese World Cultural Heritage Series)
Dou Zhongru and Liu Caijie
Beijing: New World Press, 2004. 197 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-80187-259-2
By telling historical stories, the book shows how Ming and Qing mausoleums were built and protected. It comprises a large number of pictures.

Kham Panorama (A Series of Khampa Culture)
Chen Huanren
Chengdu: Bashu Press, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; 224 pages.
ISBN 7-80659-604-6/K · 83
In an emotional style, the book lifts the veil on Kham, a mysterious and beautiful land, displaying its yesterday and today.

West China Panorama (English)
Huang Wei
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2002. Size: 184×162mm; 108 pages.
ISBN 7-119-03116-3
The book focuses on natural landscape, cultural relics and religious customs, presenting an overall perspective of west China through text and photographs.

Potala Palace
Compiled by Phuntsok Namgyal
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2002 (3rd edition). 160 pages. 
ISBN 7-5000-6582-5/J · 55
This is a magnificent and spectacular photographic book with nearly 200 pieces about Potala Palace, the highest and largest architectural complex in the world. It gives a brief introduction to the halls and buildings of Potala Palace, as well as cultural relics, Tangka paintings and Buddhist sculptures kept in it. Readers will have a better understanding of Tibet's long and unique culture, close Sino-Tibetan connection and the fact that Tibet is an inseparable part of Chinese territory. English edition was published in the United States in 2002.

Life on the Roof of the World -- Forestry Record of Tibet
Compiled by Forestry Bureau of Tibet Autonomous Region
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2004. 180 pages, with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-7126-4/S · 5
Tibet is rich in natural resources, rare wild animals and plants and landscape. It is the source of numerous Chinese and Southeast Asian rivers. The book comprises 300 representative illustrations of wild animals and plants, vivid inscriptions and scientific charts, revealing the present situations of forestry and information about biological diversity in Tibet.

China Archives of World Heritage
Compiled by editorial board of CCTV Discovery Program
Beijing: China Youth Press, 2004. Size: 184×130mm; two volumes (266 pages, 264 pages); with photographs and maps.
ISBN 7-5006-5842-7/K · 548
This book, profound in connotation, is of great cultural, geographical and aesthetic value. From a unique angel, it introduces 28 world cultural and natural heritage sites in China, exploring the mysteries concealed behind the geography and places of cultural interest. It portrays a spectacular natural and historical scene of China. 

Ntho-ling Monastery
Compiled by Cultural Relics Bureau of Tibet Autonomous Region
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2001. 200 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6416-0/J · 45
Ntho-ling Monastery, built more than 1,000 years ago, stands in the western part of Tibet, contributing a lot to the study of Ngari culture and Himalayas culture in the medieval period. The book displays over 200 p hotographs of the extant murals, Buddhist sculptures and ruins of the monastery.

The Tibet Museum
Compiled by the Tibet Museum
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2001. 216 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6480-2/J · 59
The Tibet Museum, aiming at enhancing the protection of cultural relics, was completed in October 1999. It is one of the largest museums in China, having a rich collection of about 10, 000 pieces. Containing nearly 300 photographs of more than 200 representative pieces of different styles and times, this pictorial album depicts the various aspects of Tibetan history and culture.

The Collection of Ming and Qing Porcelain of the Tibet Museum
Compiled by the Tibet Museum
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2004. 180 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-7136-1/J · 59
The Tibet Museum has a rich collection of refined Ming and Qing porcelain, acclaimed as the treasure of snow-covered plateau. Playing a key role in the Sino-Tibetan cultural exchange, porcelain is of great significance. The book comprises more than 160 photographs of 80 pieces of porcelain in Tibetan artistic style.

The Tibet Museum (Monograph)
Chief editor: Tenzin Namgyal; compiled by the Tibet Museum
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 2001. 215 pages; with illustrations.
ISBN 7-5000-6480-2
The book presents an overall perspective of the Tibetan Museum through a rich collection of cultural relics and shows the wisdom and creativity of the Tibetan people.

Tashilhunpo Monastery
Compiled by the Management Committee of Tashilhunpo Monastery at Xigaze
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 1998. 200 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-6101-3
Located in Xigaze, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is the seat of Panchen Lama. After the 10th Panchen Lama passed away, his reincarnated soul boy was confirmed and appointed as the 11th Panchen Lama through the method of "drawing lots from the gold urn," attracting more world-wide attention to the monastery. With more than 200 photographs, the book focuses on the functions, furnishings and cultural relics of the 14 halls in the Tashilhunpo Monastery, as well as the process of "drawing lots from the gold urn" and enthronement ceremony of the 11th Panchen Lama.

Dungkar Murals
Compiled by Phuntsok Namgyal
Beijing: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House, 1998. 170 pages.
ISBN 7-5000-5901-9/J · 28
Dungkar murals are the earliest Buddhist artistic relics found in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet. They have been kept in good condition, varying in contents. Discovered in 1990s, they have drawn worldwide attention. The book shows the gems of Dungkar murals through over 150 beautiful photographs.

China's Geography  (CD-ROM)
Beijing: China Intercontinental Press, 2004. 1 CD.
ISBN: 7-900172-00-9
The CD is a source of comprehensive information on China's geography, encompassing its topography, geographical environment, natural resources, population, ethnic groups, and economic development. It includes brief summaries of the natural conditions, regional economies and cultural features pertaining to each of China's geographical divisions i.e. its eastern monsoon region, western inland region, and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, as well as the municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai, and newly opened zones. The CD has both Chinese and English editions.

China's Tibet (CD-ROM)
Dong Yunhu; developed by Beijing Jinghui Hotspot Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Beijing: E-publications Data Center of China Intercontinental Press, 2002. 1 audio-video CD; with an instruction manual.
ISBN: 7-89998-764-4
This is a multimedia CD that gives a comprehensive account of Tibet, covering 30 topics in eight parts: a brief introduction, history, ethnic autonomy, religious beliefs, economic development, social undertakings, tourist destinations, and Tibet's bright future. The CD takes full advantage of multimedia functions, using text, photos, video, language, music, and flash, and all the data, text or photos has online functions such as guide, surfing, switching, links, search and inquiry. The CD has both Chinese and English editions.

Pursuing the Dreams on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
China Research Institute on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Hebei: Hebei Science and Technology Publishing House, 2003. Size: 184×130mm; 447 pages.
ISBN: 7-5375-2849-7
This book records the true stories about members of the Comprehensive Scientific Expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the Chinese Academy of Sciences who went through all kinds of the hardships and difficulties to conduct scientific exploration with a down-to-earth attitude and scientific spirit in the past 30 years. It includes the joyous moments of making important scientific breakthroughs, the thrilling night of losing way in the virgin forest by the Yarlung Tsangpo River, and the unimaginable hardships, such as shortage of water, diseases, inability to eat, changeable climate, altitude sickness, and meeting with mishaps on the plateau.

Entering West China (CD-ROM)
No. 2 Editorial Board of China Pictorial Publishing House
Beijing: New Star Publishers, 2001. 1 CD.
ISBN: 7-980042-85-9
This is a multi-media CD that vividly portrays the Chinese government's strategy of accelerating the development of the western regions at the turn of the century. With rich contents and practical value, the CD displays from varied perspectives the advantages and blueprint for the opening-up and development of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in western China. The disk contains nearly a thousand color photos and focuses on the introduction of scenic spots and historical sites in western China from which the readers can choose to browse. All the data, text or photos, has online functions. The disk has Chinese, English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, and Arabic editions.