Lonely Planet Beijing [Paperback]

#1 best-selling guide to Beijing*

Lonely PlanetBeijingis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Scale the Great Wall, sip a cocktail in an historic alleyway, or go ice skating with the locals in Houhai; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Beijing and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely PlanetBeijingTravel Guide:

• Full-colour maps and images throughout
• Highlightsand itinerarieshelp you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tipsto save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential infoat your fingertips- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets- eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insightsgive you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, hutong, architecture, religion, literature, visual arts, music, cinema, Peking Opera, festivals, cuisine, shopping
• Free, convenient pull-outBeijing map(included in print version), plus 30 colour maps
• CoversChaoyang, the Forbidden City, Xicheng, Dongcheng, Sanlitun, Beihai Park, Wudaokou, Haidian, Dashilar, the Temple of Heaven and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Beijing,our most comprehensive guide to Beijing, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

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