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title: "Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China"
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# Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China

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## Description

Paul Theroux, the author of the train travel classics The Great Railway Bazaar and The Old Patagonian Express, takes to the rails once again in this account of his epic journey through China. He hops aboard as part of a tour group in London and sets out for China's border. He then spends a year traversing the country, where he pieces together a fascinating snapshot of a unique moment in history. From the barren deserts of Xinjiang to the ice forests of Manchuria, from the dense metropolises of Shanghai, Beijing, and Canton to the dry hills of Tibet, Theroux offers an unforgettable portrait of a magnificent land and an extraordinary people.

Review: A great travel book. - As a person who traveled a lot on business, I loved this book. I’d gotten so tired of airports and hotels that all looked the same that I started taking trains internationally. But Paul takes it to a far, far deeper level. And you really do see the people in depth, not just the country side. And when I first went to Asia, I thought I understood a lot, and after 100+ trips, very, very little. With train travel, you begin to understand. Great job.
Review: Riding the Iron Rooster - This was one of Theroux's best books in my opinion. He gives a great insight into what China was then. It would be great for people who are planning to go to China. I have given this book to many of my friends for presents and they have all enjoyed it. How he traveled is the way I would have liked to go to China. He meets with the everyday people and writes about the diversity of the country.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #126,221 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in General China Travel Guides #15 in Railroad Travel Reference #17 in History of Railroads |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 782 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great travel book.
*by R***N on January 14, 2025*

As a person who traveled a lot on business, I loved this book. I’d gotten so tired of airports and hotels that all looked the same that I started taking trains internationally. But Paul takes it to a far, far deeper level. And you really do see the people in depth, not just the country side. And when I first went to Asia, I thought I understood a lot, and after 100+ trips, very, very little. With train travel, you begin to understand. Great job.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Riding the Iron Rooster
*by G***Y on January 28, 2014*

This was one of Theroux's best books in my opinion. He gives a great insight into what China was then. It would be great for people who are planning to go to China. I have given this book to many of my friends for presents and they have all enjoyed it. How he traveled is the way I would have liked to go to China. He meets with the everyday people and writes about the diversity of the country.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such good book!
*by T***N on May 9, 2026*

I liked reading this book.

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