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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

The city is an extraordinary clash of the distant past and supercharged present, where imperial palaces and sublime temples co-exist with stunning new architecture and avantgarde art. Beijing is also a food and shopping heaven. Whatever your tastes, there?s something here for you. ?Walking tours and day planners ?Maps for every neighbourhood ?Packed with expert travel tips ?100% independent advice Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, The Forbidden City, Dongcheng North, Temple of Heaven Park, Dongcheng South, Beihai Park, Xicheng, North Chaoyang, South Chaoyang, The Summer Palace, Haidian, The Best of Beijing, Survival Guide.

Its the contrast between the distant past and super-charged present that makes Beijing so captivating. Traditional but ever-changing, no other city manages to be so timeless yet so contemporary. David Eimer, Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten track Our resident authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features Forbidden City 3D walking tour Great Wall chapter Full-colour maps Historic hutong tour We tell it like it is 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.

The Hong Kong Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time. Hong Kong is an intoxicating placespectacular, exotic and accessible. Whether you''re getting lost among the trinkets and swallowsnests of Sheung Wans winding alleyways, devouring steaming baskets of dumplings or taking in the soaring skyline views from the Bank of China Towers 43rd floor - this guide can take you there.This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it''s less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge.full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps for easy navigationour resident author recommends the very best neighbourhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainmentunique itineraries and must-see highlights help you make the most of a short breaklocal experts reveal Hong Kongs secrets: from a top chefs favourite restaurants to a famed architect on Macaus most striking buildings

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.

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.

Rough Guides welcomes four more world-class cities into the new Pocket series. Each small-format, full-color city guide is the ideal companion for independent travelers on any budget. Pocket Rough Guides serve up all the key sights and best restaurants, shopping, and bars with Rough Guides'' trademark eloquence and honesty. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, Pocket Rough Guides help the curious experience all they can. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is the heart of the guides, with neighborhood-by-neighborhood descriptions complemented by listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, and dance. Each Pocket Rough Guide also includes a "Best of" section that captures the highlights of the city and tips travelers off to the most exciting and unique experiences. Carefully curated Itineraries help plan and personalize any trip, making the most of every moment. And, with the full-color detachable map tucked in the back cover, you can even ditch the guide and go stealth for an afternoon.

Experience the best of China. This full-colour guide does the work for you - Lonely Planet''s trademark expertise cuts straight to the must-see highlights of the country so no matter what your time frame or budget, you won''t miss the best bits.The Great Wall, the Yangzi River, the Army of Terracotta Warriors - we''ve selected the most iconic sights and incredible places so you can enjoy the real China with the minimum fuss.Full-colour throughoutIdeal for one- to two-week tripsItineraries make planning your trip simpler than everHighlights reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiencesLocal experts recommend what not to missPull out map puts the streets of Beijing&Hong Kong in your pocket

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.

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.