DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: China

by Hugh Thompson (Editor), Kathryn Lane (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.21

  The guides that show you what others only tell you! From the enigmatic Terra-Cotta Warriors to the buzzing nightlife of Shanghai discover the real China with this essential guide. Explore the Great Wall and China's other breathtaking sites through the unique cutaway maps and 3D models. With tips on where to enjoy the best Peking duck and Tsingtao beer, this is one takeaway you'll never want to forget!

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.21

  Your holiday starts the moment you open the guide ...'The best guide available. Packed to the brim with colour photos, maps and essential information' - Amazon Reader Review . This new fully-updated Eyewitness Travel Guide reveals the magnificence of China's greatest sights, including in-depth coverage of the Forbidden City and Terracotta Soldiers. The guide provides expert tips for visiting the Great Wall, cruising through the stunning Yangzi Three Gorges, and exploring the ultra-modern cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong. You can explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features - on everything from Beijing Opera to Confucianism, calligraphy and the cult of Mao. The best places to stay and eat have been provided by resident experts and recommendations on regional specialities will ensure that China's best dishes don't miss your palate. With cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights, markets and festivals listed town by town, walks, scenic routes and themed tours, experience the diverse flavours of China with The Eyewitness Travel Guide . It is the winner of the Guardian & Observer 'Best Guide Books' Award and Wanderlust Magazine Silver Award for 'Top Guidebook'.