Symposium on Chinese Historical Geography, written by Hou Renzhi, contains his representative works on urban historical geography, desert historical geography and researches on history of ancient Chinese geography. It also includes several articles about his learning experiences, by which readers can explore his thoughts and spiritual world. The academic works of Hou Renzhi are not only blended with social reality of China, but also keep up with international academic frontiers. This book highlights the dual identity of Hou Renzhi: a researcher and messenger of cultural communication.