Comprehensive coverage of all the major sights in Beijing is included in this travel guide, as are detailed notes on hotels, restaurants and nightlife for various budgets. Practical information for the business and independent traveller is also featured throughout this text.

Lonely Planet Beijing (Lonely Planet Beijing)

Travel

Damian Harper

Asia

Lonely Planet Publications

There's a not-so-quiet transformation brewing on the streets of Beijing. Set against a backdrop of dynastic opulence and centuries-old traditions is a city hurling itself headlong into the future. Whether your penchant is for Beijing opera or Peking duck, this smart and stylish book will guide you through all the excitement, grandeur and magic. 
• ENGAGE WITH THE ARTS with our cutting-edge chapter on contemporary art, written by an expert 
• BE INSPIRED by our extensive coverage of the world-famous sights, complete with insider twists 
• BICYCLE round the city with improved maps and walking tours 
• SHOP TILL YOU DROP - detailed coverage of the latest boutiques, markets and malls 
• CONNECT WITH LOCAL LIFE - etiquette advice and our user-friendly language chapter

Lonely Planet: Beijing City Guide

Lonely Planet

Discover China Walk the watchtowers at Badaling, where President Nixon once said, 'this is a great wall.' Knock back a shot of Confucius baijiu firewater in Qufu, hometown of the sage. Find out how a local farmer first uncovered the Army of Terracotta Warriors. Perfect your Monkey Offers Peach strike at Wudang Shan, birthplace of taichi. In This Guide: 12 authors and 483 days of in-country research Special coverage of pristine Ming and Qing dynasty villages for the first time in English Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights

Lonely Planet China (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

Daniel McCrohan

“Antique yet up-to-the-minute, familiar yet unrecognizable, outwardly urban but quintessentially rural, conservative yet path-breaking… China is a land of mesmerizing and eye-opening contradictions.” – Damian Harper, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book… 11 intrepid authors 198 maps 76 temples &amp; monasteries 100s of noodle spots Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Hong Kong &amp; Beijing pull-out map Special Great Wall feature Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background

China (inglés) (Lonely Planet China)

Shawn Low

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet China 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. Pass through the Gate of Supreme Harmony in Beijing's Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, or slurp up wonton soup amid Shanghai's neon lights; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of China and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet China Travel Guide:
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Full-colour maps and images throughout </li>
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Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests </li>
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Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots </li>
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Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices </li>
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Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss </li>
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Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, religion, cinema, calligraphy, architecture, martial arts, landscapes, cuisine, and more </li>
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Free, convenient pull-out Beijing map (included in print version), plus over 120 colour local maps </li>
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Useful features - including Walking Tours, Month-by-Month (annual festival calendar), and Regions at a Glance </li>
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Coverage of Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong, Shanghai, Fujian, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Zhejiang, Jilin, Shanxi, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong, Hainan, Sichuan, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Tibet, and more</li>
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The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet China, our most comprehensive guide to China, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.
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<li>Looking for just the highlights of China? Check out Lonely Planet's Discover China, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions. </li>
<li>Looking for a guide focused on Hong Kong, Beijing, or Shanghai? Check out Lonely Planet's Hong Kong guide, Beijing guide, or Shanghai guide for a comprehensive look at all that each of these cities has to offer; or Pocket Hong Kong, Pocket Beijing, or Pocket Shanghai, handy guides focused on the can't-miss sights for quick trips.</li>
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Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Damian Harper, Piera Chen, Chung Wah Chow, David Eimer, Tienlon Ho, Robert Kelly, Michael Kohn, Shawn Low, Bradley Mayhew, Daniel McCrohan, and Christopher Pitts.
About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world and to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in.
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