Lonely Planet China Format: Paperback

Richmond, Simon; Bindloss, Joe; Bremner, Jade; Chen, Piera; Ferrarese, Marco; Gilbert, Christine; Isenberg, Robert; Mayhew, Bradley; O'Malley, Thomas; Pitts, Christopher; Ragozin, Leonid

ISBN 10: 1788687930 / ISBN 13: 9781788687935

Published by Hachette Book Group, 2025

Unread copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # TW9781788687935

Synopsis:

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to China.

Discover China's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from visiting the tea plantations in Hangzhou, to riding the world's highest altitude train like across the Tibetan plateau to Lhasa, and exploring the secretive world of 24 emperors and their thousands of servants in the Forbidden City.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's China travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate China effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Beijing
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Tiananmen Square to Summer Palace and the Bund Promenade
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Chinese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Beijing, North China, Northeast China, Shanghai, East China, Central China, Hong Kong & Macau, South China, Southwest China, Northwest China, Tibet

 

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's China.

From the Back Cover: Lonely Planet's China is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Climb the Great Wall, wander the Forbidden City and visit historic Tiananmen Square; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's China Travel Guide:

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics
Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel
Colour maps and images throughout
Language - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Covers Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei,Liaoning, Jilin, Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Fujian, Shanxi, Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan, Chongqing, Xinjiang, Gansu, Ningxia and more

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lonely Planet China Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: As New