The Rough Guide to China (Travel Guide eBook)
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The Rough Guide to China (Travel Guide eBook)

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  1. 1,008 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Rough Guide to China (Travel Guide eBook)

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About this book

The new, fully updated The Rough Guide to China is the definitive guide to this enchanting country, one of the world's oldest civilisations. From the high-tech cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai to minority villages in Yunnan and Buddhist temples of Tibet, China's mixture of modernity and ancient traditions never fails to impress. With stunning new photography and all the best places to eat, sleep, party and shop, The Rough Guide to China has everything need to ensure you don't miss a thing in this fast-changing nation.

Detailed, full-colour maps help you find the best spot for Peking duck or navigate Beijing's backstreets. Itineraries make planning easy, and a Contexts section gives in-depth background on China's history and culture, as well language tips, with handy words and phrases to ease your journey.

All this, combined with detailed coverage of the country's best attractions, from voyages down the Yangzi River to hiking the infamous Great Wall, makes The Rough Guide to China the essential companion to delve into China's greatest treasures.

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Information

Publisher
Rough Guides
Year
2017
eBook ISBN
9780241314890

Table of contents

  1. Contents 3
  2. INTRODUCTION 4
  3. Where to go 5
  4. When to go 12
  5. Author picks 13
  6. Things not to miss 14
  7. Itineraries 28
  8. BASICS 30
  9. Getting there 31
  10. Getting around 35
  11. Accommodation 40
  12. Eating and drinking 42
  13. Health 45
  14. Culture and etiquette 47
  15. The media 48
  16. Festivals 49
  17. Shopping 50
  18. Sports and outdoor activities 51
  19. Travelling with children 51
  20. Travel essentials 51
  21. THE GUIDE 60
  22. 1 Beijing and around 60
  23. 2 Hebei and Tianjin 130
  24. 3 Dongbei 156
  25. 4 The Yellow River 190
  26. 5 The eastern seaboard 276
  27. 6 Shanghai and around 344
  28. 7 The Yangzi basin 392
  29. 8 Fujian, Guangdong and Hainan Island 458
  30. 9 Hong Kong and Macau 540
  31. 10 Guangxi and Guizhou 604
  32. 11 Yunnan 656
  33. 12 Sichuan and Chongqing 724
  34. 13 The Northwest 786
  35. 14 Tibet 866
  36. CONTEXTS 922
  37. History 923
  38. Chinese beliefs 942
  39. Traditional Chinese Medicine 947
  40. Art 949
  41. Music 954
  42. Film 959
  43. Books 964
  44. Chinese 970
  45. Glossary 984
  46. SMALL PRINT & INDEX 986