The journey proceeded from Peking (北京) south-westwards to Chengtu, Szechwan (成都, 四川), thence north to Lanchow, Kansu (蘭州, 甘肅), and south-westwards through Tsinghai (青海) and Tibet (西藏) to Sikkim.
The journey proceeded from Bhamo (Burma), eastwards to Yunnanfu (雲南府), then north to Suifu, Szechwan (敘府, 四川) where the journey was paused. At this point Pereira travelled by boat to Hong Kong, where he rested before leaving for Hainan (海南). He recommenced the original journey at Yunnanfu, arrivi...
'Route from Peking [北京] to Gangtok (India) via Lhasa [拉薩] & return journey from Bhamo (Burma).' - War Office ledger. 2 journeys undertaken by Brigadier General George Pereira 1921-23.
Scope & Content:
Fair drawn copies done in the War Office (M.I.4) from Pereira's originals, with accompanying notes. The journeys traverse the following provinces: Chihli (直隸), Shansi (山西), Shensi (陕西), Honan (河南), Szechwan (四川), Kansu (甘肅), Yunnan (雲南) and Tibet (西藏), and Hainan (海南) Island. The map sheets show ...