The Rough Guide to China
The Rough Guide to China by David Leffman, published by Rough Guides in 2005, is a comprehensive handbook that spans over 1,300 pages and includes 150 maps. This edition offers in-depth coverage of various regions, from major cities like Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai to the diverse ethnic minority areas in the southwest and Tibet. It provides practical advice tailored for every budget, including recommendations for accommodations, local cuisine, and navigating public transport.
Readers will find valuable insights into China’s history, politics, cultures, and peoples, making this guide a useful reference for travelers. The book also features translations into Chinese script for place names, accommodations, and restaurants, enhancing the travel experience. With its extensive information and practical tips, The Rough Guide to China serves as a detailed resource for anyone looking to explore this vast and extraordinary country.
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With over 1300 pages and 150 maps, the Rough Guide to China is the essential handbook to this vast and extraordinary country. In-depth coverage of the entire country, from buzzing Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai to the ethnic minority regions of the southwest and Tibet. The authors give expert practical advice for every budget on where to stay, where to find the best local cuisine and getting round by public transport. There are also invaluable translations into Chinese script of place names, accomodation and restaurants. The guide also gives a detailed background on China”s history, politics, cultures and peoples. “Best guidebook” Sunday Times “Historical and cultural erudition combined with down-to-earth practical advice puts this guide streets ahead of the competition” Watersone”s Books Quarterly.
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