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The Rough Guide to Southwest China is the essential, full-color guide to China''s most compelling region, from tropical rainforests to the snowbound heights of the Tibetan plateau and the mighty Yangzi River.Inside its modern cities you''ll find lively restaurants and teahouses, busy streets and trendy bars. Further afield are historic old towns and trade roads, once trodden by merchants, Communist guerillas, third-century warriors, and European plant-hunters. Limestone peaks, caves, waterfalls, and the world''s largest sinkholes compete for your attention alongside rare monkeys, birds, and of course pandas. Half of China''s fifty-six recognized ethnic groups live in the region, too, including Tibetans, Miao, Dong, Yi, Bai, and Dai, enlivening the countryside with wooden villages, monastery towns, extreme rice terracing, exquisite textiles, and exuberant festivals. Visitors can join pilgrims circuiting lamaseries, get a close-up view of monumental Buddhist sculptures, and climb holy mountains.

Beijing Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this rewarding and vibrant city has to offer. Whether you want to explore the Forbidden City, visit Tian''an Men Square, rickshaw around the back lanes of Hou Hai, or walk the Great Wall of China, this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists including the Top 10 restaurants, Top 10 liveliest bars and clubs, and the Top 10 places to stay in Beijing, there''s even a Top 10 list of things to avoid! Beijing Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide is packed with detailed information of the greatest attractions of this intriguing city, with comprehensive reviews and recommendations for Beijing''s best hotels, markets, festivals, shopping and nightlife. Plus, there''s all the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of Beijing effortlessly in the Beijing Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide and its FREE pull-out map.

Berlitz Pocket Guide China is the ultimate handy guide to this enigmatic destination, beginning with a rundown of the country's Top 10 Attractions and a suggested 14-day tour, before covering all the information you need on where to go and what to do, background detail on history and cuisine, and an A-Z of practical information.

This Berlitz Pocket Guide to Hong Kong provides all the information you need to enjoy this exciting destination. Clear colour-coded sections enable you to locate the information you need easily and full colour fold-out maps provide instant orientation wherever you are. Hong Kong's top 10 attractions are identified on a dedicated double-page spread to help you plan your trip and ensure that you see the very best sights and include Man Mo Temple, the Star Ferry, the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island and the spectacular views from Victoria Peak. The feature 'A Perfect Day in Hong Kong' offers top recommendations for a truly heavenly day out exploring the best-bits of this stunning destination! A concise history chapter and the handy cultural tips throughout combine to give you a deeper understanding of Hong Kong's heritage. Comprehensive information detailing Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the new territories, outlying islands and trips to Macau provide you with all the need-to-know information on where to go in Hong Kong. Shopping is a popular leisure time activity in Hong Kong and this guide provides information on all the best places to go, from Temple Street Night Market to the many giant malls. Entertainment, nightlife, sport and children's activities are also covered to make the most out of your leisure time. Restaurants in Hong Kong serve a variety of regional cuisines; the 'Eating Out' section in this guide provides information on the different varieties, along with useful Chinese vocabulary. Accommodation for all budgets is recommended, along with other practical travel tips. A transport map is also listed in this edition, enabling you to make your way around Hong Kong with ease. Beautiful colour photographs accompany the text throughout, making this guide a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.

Building on the market-leading success of Berlitz Pocket Guides, this brand new series features the same user-friendly approach, yet with a much higher level of detail to make these Handbooks both comprehensive and completely portable. With an emphasis on practical information such as accommodation, transport, health, money and more, this guide is an invaluable on-the-ground reference manual. The Country Fact File, Trip Planner and recommended, fully mapped tours highlight all the key sights, making it ideal for holiday planning too. The carefully selected Top 25 Attractions give you a flavour of all the exciting and interesting things to see and do on your trip, including the spectacular Great Wall of China, the beautiful old riverside town of Fenghuang and the holy Buddhist and Taoist mountains of Sacred Peaks, offering spectral beauty and calm. As well as exploring the entire country in a colour-coded, region-by-region format, this inspirational guide also contains unique experiences, with expert advice on how to make the most of local activities. There is also an extensive phrase book section, providing a wealth of language expertise for which the Berlitz brand is famous. The Berlitz Handbook series is one of the most content-rich, full-colour series' available, yet it continues to offer excellent value for money: the hallmark of Berlitz. Don't leave home without this wealth of practical information at your fingertips.

Fleximap Guangzhou is a laminated, tear-resistant map which includes indexed maps of the city (1:16 000), the Guangzhou area (1:100 000), the Pearl River Delta (1:600 000) and Southern China (1: 8 000 000). Places of interest, religious sites, parks, public buildings and selected hotels are clearly shown and named (on the city map, the names are in both English and Chinese characters). Each map is accompanied by a separate index which is categorized for ease of use. A handy diagram of the Guangzhou Metro is conveniently located on the back cover of this Fleximap. In addition to the mapping, Fleximap Guangzhou also gives a list - with descriptions and some photographs - of 17 recommended sights, divided by theme and linked to the mapping by numbered markers. There is also a handy information section with concise details on getting around, tourist offices, money, tipping, opening times, public holidays, telecommunications, emergency telephone numbers and climate.

With tumble-down chunks of the Great Wall, mist-wreathed, temple-topped mountains, quaint villages, water towns and eye-catching ethnic borderlands, China is home to one of the world''s oldest and most remarkable civilisations. -Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and recommendations from our expert authors-Planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip-Local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique-PLUS Forbidden City walking tour, Great Wall feature chapter, Cruising the Yangzi River, Chinese Cuisine and Martial Arts

Experience the best of ChinaNow it s even easier to plan the perfect trip Highlights: Must-see sights and all the best experiencesItineraries: Great trip ideas to make your planning easyLocal Experts: Get advice from people who know the place Discover this and more inside Summit the Great WallMeet the Terracotta WarriorsStroll Shanghai s historic BundEat dim sum in Hong KongChoose Lonely Planet because Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.

Una guía fundamental para recorrer los mejores lugares del gigante asiático, cuya información se divide en distintas secciones.La primera parte, dedicada a los Lugares de interés, proporciona abundante informacion acerca de las localidades mas notables, con capitulos especificos dedicados a Pekin, Xian, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guilin y Canton, describiendo sus monumentos y otros atractivos de diverso orden. Los siguientes capitulos se dedican a describir las grandes regiones naturales y las principales ciudades de cada una de ellas. Un capitulo especial se dedica a Los lugares del budismo.La seccion titulada Contexto ofrece un recorrido panoramico por la geografia, la economia, la historia, el arte y la cultura chinos. Como complemento de esta seccion se ofrece tambien un breve diccionario de terminos artisticos y culturales chinos.La ultima parte esta dedicada a Informaciones practicas y ofrece abundante informacion sobre diversos temas como documentacion necesaria, medios de transporte para desplazarse por China, transportes publicos, moneda, principales acontecimientos culturales y festivos, etc., asi como una serie de direcciones utiles y una amplia seleccion de restaurantes y hoteles recomendados.El caracter practico de esta guia se ve reforzado por la abundante informacion cartografica en ella contenida: un mapa general de China, doce planos de ciudades y tres plantas de monumentos.

Get to the heart of the best of Shanghai and begin your journey now!Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Experience the iconic skyscraper backdrop at the Bund, witness Shanghai Museums marvellous tribute to the path of beauty, or relax in the Yuyuan Gardens; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Shanghai: Full-colour maps and images throughout. Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests. Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices. Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Free, convenient pull-out Shanghai map (included in print version), plus over 20 colour neighbourhood maps. User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhoods to help you determine the best spots to spend your time. Useful features - including Worth a Trip, For Kids, and For Free.Covers: of the Bund, Peoples ...

Get to the heart of the best of Beijing and begin your journey now!Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.Sample the citys most famous dish, Peking Duck; wander the ancient alleys known as hutong; and explore the worlds largest palace complex at the Forbidden City; all with your trusted travel companion.Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing: Full-colour maps and images throughout. Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices. Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. Free, convenient pull-out Beijing map (included in print version), plus more than 15 colour neighbourhood maps. User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.Covers: the Forbidden City&Dongcheng North, the Summer Palace&Haidian, Beihai Park&Xicheng, South Chaoyang, and the Temple of Heaven Park&Dongcheng South.

En China, la tradición, el arte y la modernidad y vanguardia conviven de forma admirable. Esta Intercity Guide de Beijing, Shanghai y Xi''an contiene las claves más actuales para viajar a estas tres fascinantes ciudades. Ademas es la mejor fuente de informacion para moverse libremente y no perderse nada de interes. Con un practico diseño y encuadernacion en espiral, el contenido se articula en tres partes. La primera incluye datos sobre como llegar y moverse, festividades, moneda, horarios, clima, idioma... En el capitulo de la Visita se describen, barrio a barrio, cada localidad y sus alrededores con sus principales atractivos, aportando informacion para comer y dormir al mejor precio, asi como para disfrutar del ocio nocturno o de las compras. Por ultimo, El contexto contiene los datos precisos sobre historia, cultura, arte y costumbres. La guia incluye planos con los ambientes de dia y de noche.En China, la tradición, el arte y la modernidad y vanguardia conviven de forma admirable. Esta Intercity Guide de Beijing, Shanghai y Xi''an contiene las claves más actuales para viajar a estas tres fascinantes ciudades. Ademas es la mejor fuente de informacion para moverse libremente y no perderse nada de interes. Con un practico diseño y encuadernacion en espiral, el contenido se articula en tres partes. La primera incluye datos sobre como llegar y moverse, festividades, moneda, horarios, clima, idioma... En el capitulo de la Visita se describen, barrio a barrio, cada localidad y sus alrededores con sus principales atractivos, aportando informacion para comer y dormir al mejor precio, asi como para disfrutar del ocio nocturno o de las compras. Por ultimo, El contexto contiene los datos precisos sobre historia, cultura, arte y costumbres. La guia incluye planos con los ambientes de dia y de noche.