Lonely Planet - China (2015)

__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. Get lost in the dynastic grandeur of Beijing's Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, or take in Shanghai's neon lights from the Bund; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of China and begin your journey now! **Inside __Lonely Planet China__ Travel Guide:** * **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 * **Cultural insights** give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, religion, cinema, calligraphy, architecture, martial arts, landscapes, cuisine, and more * **Free, convenient pull-out** **Beijing map** (included in print version) * **Over** 190 **maps** * **Covers** 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 **The Perfect Choice:** **__Lonely Planet__** **__China__,** our most comprehensive guide to China, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. * Looking for a guide focused on Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong? Check out **Lonely Planet's __Beijing__** guide, **__Shanghai__** guide or **__Hong Kong__** guide for a comprehensive look at all these cities have to offer; **__Discover China__****,** a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions; or **__Pocket Hong Kong__, __Pocket Beijing__** or **__Pocket Shanghai__,** handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for quick trips. **Authors:** Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Chung Wah Chow, Megan Eaves, David Eimer, Tienlon Ho, Robert Kelly, Shawn Low, Emily Matchar, Bradley Mayhew, Daniel McCrohan, Dai Min and Phillip Tang. **About Lonely Planet:** Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. Identifies sights, activities, entertainment, festivals, and events in each region of the country; offers sample itineraries; and recommends lodging and restaurants.