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Book review "Invisible China"

Invisible China: A Journey Through Ethnic BorderlandsInvisible China: A Journey Through Ethnic Borderlands by Colin Legerton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Invisible China by Colin Legerton
Very informative book telling about people in different parts of China. I enjoyed learning about minority ethnic groups. Culture, history, foods and customs, a great book for anyone interested in China in general but especially good for those researching ethnic groups of China, the "Middle Kingdom."


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