China

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Insight Guides Pocket Guide China

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The definitive pocket-sized travel guide, now with free app and eBook.

Compact, concise and packed full of essential information about where to go and what to do, this is an ideal on-the-move guide for exploring China. From top tourist attractions like the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors, to cultural gems, including a boat trip on the breathtaking Li River, the famous canals and gardens of Suzhou and the dynamic city of Shanghai, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide.

Features of this travel guide to China:
- Inspirational itineraries: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, highlighted with stunning photography
- Historical and cultural insights: delve into the country's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
- Practical full-colour map: with every major attraction highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy
- Key tips and essential information: from transport to tipping, we've got you covered
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access all this and more from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Beijing; The Northeast and Inner Mongolia; Northern Heartlands; Shanghai; The Lower Yangzi; Southern China; Southwest China; Northwest China

Looking for a bigger guide to China? Check out Insight Guides China for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer.

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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