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Packed with color photographs, illustrations, and detailed maps, "Eyewitness Travel Guide: China" explores China region-by region; from the marathon meanderings of its Great Wall and nomadic life in Tibet to the great cave-temple complexes that dot the ancient silk-trade routes. "Eyewitness Travel Guide: China" provides insider tips every visitor needs from taking the Trans-Siberian railway to seeing Hong Kong from a traditional sail boat. There are comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife in each region for all budgets, as well as 3D cutaways and floor-plans of all the must-see sites, from the spectacular Forbidden Palace to China's splendid temples and palaces plus street-by-street maps of all the great cities and towns of China. With up-to-date information on getting around by train, car, walking in cities, scenic tours and all the sights, beaches, parks and gardens listed town by town, "Eyewitness Travel Guide: China" explores the culture, history, architecture and festivals of this diverse country not missing the best in shopping and entertainment in the major cities.

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 672 pages

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