Fodor's China

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Margaret Kelly
Fodor's Travel Publications, 2009 - Travel - 720 pages
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
EASTERN CHINA
709
Shenzhen Environs
715
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