Yang Min, a former Chinese ambassador to Madagascar, gives a detailed introduction of different aspects of the country, including majestic baobab trees, in his new book.[Photo provided to China Daily]

Madagascar offers visas on arrival for Chinese tourists. Its tourism bureau estimates about 10,000 Chinese visited in 2014 and expects more in the future.

"Yang's book is a gentle and warm hand that leads you in your discovery of the island, because it contains vivid details about its lifestyles and offers insights into a place that tourism guides frequently missed in the past," Shu says.