Product Description

Welcome to China: vast, ambitious, proud, and transforming like never before. Speed down alleyways on your Beijing bicycle, slurp steaming noodles in the shadow of a Shanghai skyscraper and wake up spellbound to the desertscapes of Xinjiang. Whether you seek the Terracotta Warriors of ancient Xi'an or a few moments with the pandas of Chengdu, this bestselling guidebook will take you through the heart of China.

• BE INSPIRED by the wonders of the Middle Kingdom - the best coverage available, from the Great Wall to the high passes of Tibet

• TALK THE TALK and find what you want with handy Chinese script throughout

• UNWIND your qi in the most chic hostels, guest-houses and hotels

• CONNECT with the real China - scintillating History and Culture chapters

• FIND IT YOURSELF - 230 easy-to-use maps

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #262676 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-30
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 980 pages

Amazon.com
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there, chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

Just as the authors describe China as "massive and endlessly fascinating," so is the material they have collected in this guide--an important travelers' opus. The 200-plus maps feature keys in English and Chinese script and there are essential details on transport options, a 12-page Chinese arts section, and a useful feature on the Chinese language. --Kathryn True

Post-Standard, November 27, 2005
"Lonely Planet's 2005 guide is excellent for its historical overview, the nitty-gritty of getting around...and its quirky cultural insights."

London Free Press, December 10, 2005
"Start with Lonely Planet's...China guide."

Customer Reviews

Confidence
Everything you need to know including how to speak basic Chinese. I will go to China with a feeling of confidence.

lonely planet
Much specific detail which I need when traveling off the bus, i.el. not part of a tour group.

I went to china
This book has a bit useful general information. The bulk of it is on the differant cities in china. I visited Guilin and Liuzhou and the information on these cities seemed old. It stated the best hotels to stay at and this was inaccurate due to constant building. I would not recomend taking this book with you to china. It is not worth the added weight.