Lonely Planet Beijing (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet Beijing (Travel Guide)

<P>#1 best-selling guide to Beijing* </P><P><B><I>Lonely Planet</I></B> <B><I>Beijing</I> </B>is 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<I>; </I>all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Beijing and begin your journey now! </P><P><B>Inside <I>Lonely Planet</I> <I>Beijing</I> Travel Guide:</B> </P><UL> <LI><B>Full-colour </B>maps and images throughout <LI><B>Highlights</B> <B>and itineraries</B> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <LI><B>Insider tips</B> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <LI><B>Essential info</B> <B>at your fingertips</B> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <LI><B>Honest reviews for all budgets</B> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <LI><B>Cultural insights</B> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, hutong, architecture, religion, literature, visual arts, music, cinema, Peking Opera, festivals, cuisine, shopping <LI><B>Free, convenient pull-out</B> <B>Beijing map</B> (included in print version), plus 30 colour maps <LI><B>Covers</B> Chaoyang, the Forbidden City, Xicheng, Dongcheng, Sanlitun, Beihai Park, Wudaokou, Haidian, Dashilar, the Temple of Heaven and more </LI></UL><P><B>eBook Features: </B>(Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) </P><UL> <LI><B>Downloadable PDF and offline maps</B> prevent roaming and data charges <LI><B>Effortlessly navigate</B> and jump between maps and reviews <LI><B>Add notes</B> to personalise your guidebook experience <LI><B>Seamlessly flip</B> between pages <LI><B>Bookmarks</B> <B>and speedy search </B>capabilities get you to key pages in a flash <LI><B>Embedded links</B> to recommendations' websites <LI><B>Zoom-in </B>maps and images <LI><B>Inbuilt dictionary </B>for quick referencing </LI></UL><P><B>The Perfect Choice: </B><B><I>Lonely Planet Beijing</I></B> <B>,</B> our most comprehensive guide to Beijing, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. </P><UL> <LI>Looking for just the highlights of Beijing? Check out <B><I>Pocket Beijing</I>,</B> a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. <LI>Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out <B><I>Lonely Planet</I> <I>China</I> </B>guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. </LI></UL><P><B>About Lonely Planet: </B>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. </P><P><I>*Best-selling guide to Beijing. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA</I> </P>