This book was born after some long journeys in China and was written with the narrative of the guide who saw many things, searched for more, and now wants to share them with those who travel mentally to distant destinations.
In today's streets of China, the visitor experiences shocking things. Emperors, mandarins, and revolutionaries come to life in the halls of the ancient palaces along with philosophers and sensitive painters, while the people of everyday toil battle the mythical water dragons in the floating rivers. Countless millions of people move on the body of their country with vitality, determination, and boundless patience, trying to bridge the gap from Western standards with leaps of obedience and technology. [...]