Description
Discusses life in China today and as it was, recommends places to visit, along with hotel, restaurant, and travel information
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· A lively, graphic, full-color guidebook to this fascinating nation.· Color photography and archival and other illustrations throughout· Intelligent, opinionated writing by Christopher Knowles.· Solid travel reportage on every region punctuated by lively sidebars on Tibetan Buddhism, jade, the Great Wall, the Cultural Revolution, and other aspects of local color, culture, and history--with loads of fascinating trivia; zingy captions.· What to see and do, plus recommended tours.· Special rating system identifying not-to-be-missed sights.· To-the-point reviews of dining and lodging, plus a guide to Chinese cuisine.· Key planning information.· Over 20 detailed maps and plans.· Comprehensive destination/topic index.
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