Product Description

Package includes 99 travel cards plus a comprehensive map. No more bulky guidebooks -- Zhao's detachable, pocket-sized cards are packed with all the information you need to explore Beijing. Let Zhao Cards do the talking for you -- Useful expressions and vital vocabulary in Chinese characters help lift the language barrier. Experience the city like a local -- Get the low-down from those in the know: Local experts share their favorite spots so that you can experience the Chinese capital like they do. Wonder at the imposing Forbidden City. Climb the Great Wall. Prowl the Dashanzi art scene. Haggle with vendors at bustling Panjiayuan market. Savor crispy Peking duck. Beijing has it all!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #241191 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-01
• Binding: Ring-bound
• 99 pages

Customer Reviews

Made my Shanghai Trip Awesome!!
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RQAKMZD5GHKLW My husband and I used these cards first in Shanghai. The first night we ate at some restaurant and ordered everything that it recommended. We don't know how to speak so all we did was show them the card and they brought it out. The food was sooooo good! We would have never known to order these local favorite dishes.

This video is of us using the cards sight seeing in Pudong Shanghai.


We also used the cards in Beijing. While my husband was in business meetings I took the cards and visited the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Great Wall of China. My favorite Zhao card was the shopping suggestion. When I told a local that I was going to this shopping market, she was surprised and asked me how I find out about it because it's mostly a local's shopping area. The cards suggested it! The cards also warned me about their aggressive sales style and recommended to start negotiating at least 30% below their start price. At first I was overwhelmed, then I totally got the hang of it. I got great items at great prices. I have both sets and am keeping them for my next trip back to Shanghai and Beijing. The language barrier is less daunting with these cards.

The best guide to visit Beijing

If you are going to visit Beijing do not think twice about buying Zhao Beijing for your trip. Finally, we have a guide made by real travelers!! It is small, very useful, practical and so light!!! Its tips are excellent (especially the food suggestions). It fits in your pocket and its map does not get ruined after the second day of use. Highly recommended!!

The Ipod of travel guides
The Ipod of travel guides. Cool, cleverly designed and extremely practical are some of the characteristics that set aside Zhao Cards from other guides. But what makes Zhao truly unique is that it empowers the traveler. This guide will help you move around town with ease, without constantly feeling insecure because you don't speak Chinese. And to my personal delight it's made for people that not only want to discover China, but also its fantastic cuisine. Highly recommended!