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The guide to China for rail travellers. Most visitors use the comprehensive rail system to get around. This guide takes in all the main attractions, with full details of where to stay and where to eat - for all budgets. Beijing, Hong Kong and 32 towns covered in detail.
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The essential guide to independent rail travel in China
Since China opened the doors to foreigners, less than twenty-five years ago, this vast country has become a popular destination for travelers.
Independent touring on the country's comprehensive and efficient rail network is the best way to discover the variety that China has to offer.
This step by step guide follows four classic journeys around the country, visiting the most interesting cities, cultural sites and scenic spots en route.
* Practical information - from planning your trip to buying tickets
and cutting through the red tape
* Getting to China - from Europe, North America and Australasia
* City guides and plans to 40 Chinese cities including Hong Kong
* Where to stay and where to eat along the way - for all budgets
* Kilometer-by-kilometer guide to rail routes
* Railway history
* Timetables
* Key Chinese script
* Plus - 65 maps and 30 color photos
About the Author:
Since China opened the doors to foreigners, less than twenty-five years ago, this vast country has become a popular destination for travelers.
Independent touring on the country's comprehensive and efficient rail network is the best way to discover the variety that China has to offer.
This step by step guide follows four classic journeys around the country, visiting the most interesting cities, cultural sites and scenic spots en route.
* Practical information - from planning your trip to buying tickets
and cutting through the red tape
* Getting to China - from Europe, North America and Australasia
* City guides and plans to 40 Chinese cities including Hong Kong
* Where to stay and where to eat along the way - for all budgets
* Kilometer-by-kilometer guide to rail routes
* Railway history
* Timetables
* Key Chinese script
* Plus - 65 maps and 30 color photos
Douglas Streatfeild-James grew up in Malta, Britain, and Canada. After graduating from Oxford University, he spent six years in the British army where he honed his map-reading skills. He has trekked in South America, canoed across France and motorcycled across Europe. Douglas is the author of Trekking in the Pyrenees (Trailblazer), the Goa guide, and co-author of South India guide (both from Lonely Planet). He lives in London, England.
Nick Hill updated this second edition of China by Rail. After completing a design degree at university, Nick headed off into Asia for a short trip; several fascinating years later he had crossed the continent overland four times. He has worked on other guides for Trailblazer, including two editions of the Trans-Siberian Handbook. He currently lives in Bangkok, Thailand.
Nick Hill updated this second edition of China by Rail. After completing a design degree at university, Nick headed off into Asia for a short trip; several fascinating years later he had crossed the continent overland four times. He has worked on other guides for Trailblazer, including two editions of the Trans-Siberian Handbook. He currently lives in Bangkok, Thailand.
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- PublisherTrailblazer Publications
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 1873756151
- ISBN 13 9781873756157
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages384
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