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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherLonely Planet Publications
ISBN-101740599152
ISBN-139781740599153
eBay Product ID (ePID)57095560
Product Key Features
Edition10
Book TitleChina
Number of Pages1036 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicAsia / China
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreTravel
AuthorLonely Planet
Book SeriesLonely Planet China Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight27.2 Oz
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal915.1046
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisTourist numbers to China are on the increase with the Beijing Olympics in 2008. This authoritative guide provides coverage of the country's best sights, hotels and restaurants. An indispensable language chapter is included with Chinese scripts and translations throughout., The undisputed authority for independent travellers, Lonely Planet's Country Guides include user-friendly maps with grid locators and full cross-referencing from text. The suggested itineraries are stunning and the colour Highlights sections will inspire readers, while in-depth practical information covers all budgets and situations. Dedicated sections on culture, history, food and language are written by expert specialist authors."Down to earth, accurate information for every budget, enthusiastically written." (Travel & Leisure), First-time coverage of ancient villages in an English-language guidebook. The WTO predicts 52 million tourists will visit China in 2007. The 2008 Olympics in Beijing means everyone is talking about China. Star-studded author team includes China experts Damien Harper and Bradley Mayhew, with Chinese journalists Min Dai and Lin Gu.