Frommer's China: The 50 Most Memorable Trips, Third Edition
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by J. D. Brown, J. D. Brown
Book Description
A personal journey to the highlights of the "Middle Kingdom"–from the Great Wall to the Great Buddha–and everything you need to know to plan an adventure of your own. We’ll Take you to: China’s fabled cities, from the ancient capitals of Beijing and Xi’an to the modern metropolises of Shanghai and Chongqing The most unforgettable sights, from the Forbidden City to the First Emperor’s Terra-Cotta Warriors Outdoor adventures, from hiking the sacred mountains to exploring the Buddhist caves of Mogao and Longmen The legendary Silk Road, the Yangzi and Li Rivers, giant panda preserves, and more Inside you’ll find: Personal, first-hand descriptions, and all the practical details you need to plan a trip of your own Tips for navigating China’s languages, cultures, cuisines, and customs The best places to stay and dine throughout the country Over 60 city and regional maps
Book Info
Pocket size guide provides everything you need to know to take a journey to the highlights of China. Includes personal, first-hand descriptions; tips for navigating China's languages, cultures, cuisines, and customs; the best places to stay and dine throughout the country; and more than 60 city and regional maps. Previous edition: c2000. Softcover.
From the Publisher
China is the fastest-growing travel destination in the world, welcoming more than 7 million foreign visitors in 1998. But it can be bewildering to figure out what to see and how to spend your time in such a vast, fascinating country. Frommers China makes it easy to plan a trip without plowing through an overwhelming 1,000+ pages of data. This unique guide has chosen the top travel experiences in this vast and diverse countryand after an evocative description of each one, tells readers how to have the same experiences themselves. Here is the very best of China: the Great Wall; fabled cities, both ancient and modern; sea river cruises; the Silk Road; and much more Each chapter describes the experience and site, with fascinating cultural information, and includes travel directions, tour information, and where to stay and dine. The guide comes complete with: *Tips on how to choose and book the organized tour thats right for you *Vital background information on the culture, cuisine, customs, and language of this vast and diverse country. *Logistical information on getting around and communicating.
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