Fodor's ChinaMargaret Kelly Fodor's. For Choice Travel Experiences. Fodor's helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you're at the helm, Fodor's offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It's like having a friend in China! Experience the juxtaposition of ancient and new in Beijing, take a slow boat through the spectacular Three Gorges, or soak up the surreal landscape of Everest Base Camp: it’s no wonder that China’s tourism market is a booming $70 billion industry and growing. With more maps, a language guide, and in-depth illustrated features on local food, culture, and customs, our savvy coverage will enable travelers to unravel the mysteries of China. ·Updated regional planning pages provide an overview of the best travel destinations and address the logistics of a visit ·Chinese character translations of every recommended restaurant, hotel and nightclub in the country ·Expanded restaurant and hotel coverage on all of the most visited regions ·Completely updated dining and lodging reviews ·Personal recommedations on the most reliable tour guides in the country, where to find them, and how to book them ·Handy mini-essays, maps and images that highlight China’s cultural diversity and historic importance Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews, and to exchange travel advice with other travelers. |
Contents
About This Book | 7 |
CONTENTS | 230 |
Whats Where | 324 |
If You Like | 330 |
Great Itineraries | 343 |
When to | 364 |
EXPERIENCE BEIJING 31 | 383 |
PEARL RIVER DELTA | 423 |
Kowloon | 569 |
Where To | 572 |
Where to Stay and Eat | 575 |
230 | 583 |
Shopping | 605 |
Guangzhou | 616 |
TIBET | 641 |
Tsang Province | 662 |
Welcome to Beijing | 454 |
BEIJING TO SHANGHAI 133 | 475 |
SHANGHAI | 483 |
Welcome to Shanghai | 501 |
Shanghai Planner | 537 |
Northern Hong Kong Island 338339 | 538 |
Exploring Shanghai | 543 |
UNDERSTANDING CHINA | 671 |
INDEX | 683 |
Where to Stay and Eat | 701 |
Guangzhou | 707 |
709 | |
715 | |
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