1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit

1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit

$20.00
$20.00
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1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
  • 1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit
1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit

1978 The Great Wall and 1979 Huangshan Mountains postcard kit

$20.00
$20.00
This appears to be a tourist souvenir photo book featuring the famous Huangshan (Yellow Mountains) in Anhui Province, China. These mountains have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990 and are renowned for their granite peaks, ancient pine trees, and dramatic sea of clouds. Such photo books became popular souvenirs from the 1980s onward as tourism to China's scenic areas expanded, particularly after economic reforms opened the country to international visitors. These books typically contain scenic photography showcasing the mountain's most iconic views and natural beauty. Photo books like this appeal to travelers, collectors of vintage tourism memorabilia, and those interested in Chinese landscape photography. They serve as nostalgic reminders of travel experiences and document the aesthetic presentation of China's natural landmarks during specific historical periods. Collectors of vintage travel ephemera and China-related materials often seek these items for their cultural and historical documentation value.
This postcard booklet was published by Foreign Languages Press in Beijing, China in 1978, during the late Cultural Revolution period. It was part of China's effort to promote tourism and cultural exchange with the outside world following the country's opening up in the 1970s. The booklet contains multiple detachable postcards featuring scenic views of the Great Wall of China, one of the world's most iconic historical monuments. Such postcard sets became popular souvenirs for tourists visiting China and collectors of vintage travel memorabilia. These items are valued by collectors of vintage Chinese ephemera, travel memorabilia enthusiasts, and those interested in Cold War-era cultural artifacts. The booklet represents a specific period in Chinese history when the country was beginning to engage more actively with international visitors, making it both a nostalgic keepsake and a historical document of tourism in late 1970s China.

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